NEWS RELEASE
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INCIDENT: |
Stolen Vehicle with Dog Inside |
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DATE/TIME: |
12/23/18, 1:27 p.m. |
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LOCATION: |
Saint John’s Hospital 1600 N. Rose Ave, Oxnard |
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VICTIM(S): |
Withheld |
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SUSPECT(S): |
Unknown |
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VICTIM VEHICLE(S): |
Blue, 2007, Honda Odyssey Minivan, Colorado license plate CMW693 |
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PREPARED BY: |
Robin Whitney, Commander |
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CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: |
Robin Whitney, Commander (805) 385-7746 |
DETAILS:
On 12/23/18, at around 1:30 p.m., the Oxnard Police Department received a call of a stolen vehicle from the parking lot of Saint John’s Hospital in Oxnard. The owner reported that earlier this date, at around 10:30 a.m., he parked his vehicle in the hospital parking lot and entered the facility to visit a patient. The owner left his puppy in the vehicle, with the doors secured and windows slightly ajar. At around 12:30 p.m., the owner returned to the parking lot to check on his puppy, when he realized vehicle was missing, along with the puppy, described as a 7-month-old light brown beagle/terrier/ chihuahua mix.
Our city is currently experiencing a significant increase in stolen vehicles. To combat the problem, the Police Department is prioritizing taking a proactive comprehensive approach in the prevention, enforcement, and investigation of stolen vehicles.
A significant percentage of the stolen vehicles are preventable. The Oxnard Police Department would like to remind residents of the following tips to prevent a vehicle from being stolen:
- Never leave a vehicle unlocked or unsecured· Never leave keys in a car, even if they are hidden
- Never leave a car idling and unattended. It is unnecessary, unsafe, illegal, and at risk of being stolen
- Wheel locks, brake pedal locks, and steering wheel locks can also be effective in reducing vehicle thefts
If anyone has any information regarding this case, they are asked to contact Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS or www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12/23/201
