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Observant Police Officers Locate Stolen Vehicles In Three Separate Incidents

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

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The Oxnard Police Department continues to make strides in reducing the number of reported stolen vehicles in the city. Over the course of several days, Oxnard Police Officers have arrested the following people for auto theft related charges.

On April 6, 2019, Oxnard Police officers observed a stolen 2018 Dodge Challenger near the intersection of Magnolia Avenue and Oxnard Boulevard.  Officers stopped the vehicle and arrested the driver identified as Marisela Suarez, 25 Years old.  During the investigation it was determined that the Challenger was stolen out of the city of Thousand Oaks earlier in the day. 

On April 6, 2019, Oxnard Police officers observed a stolen 1990 Ford F-150 that was parked near the intersection of Watt Drive and Cypress Street.  Officers contacted a subject later identified as Ernie Villa, 47 years old, and arrested him for possession of stolen property, vehicle tampering and possession of stolen property.  The vehicle was reported stolen on April 2, 2019, out of the city of Oxnard.

On April 9, 2019, Oxnard Police officers observed a stolen 2011 Nissan Altima in the 3000 Block of Johnson Drive in the city of Ventura.  Officers contacted the driver identified as Jairo Perez, 32 years old and arrested him for driving a stolen vehicle, possession of stolen property and for possession of methamphetamine.  During the investigation, it was determined that the Nissan was stolen out of the city of Oxnard on March 18, 2019.

Help protect yourself and your vehicle from thieves by remembering to:

  • Lock your vehicle and take out your valuables when leaving it.  An unlocked car is an invitation to a thief. 
  • Close all windows – thieves can open vehicles through the smallest of openings.
  • To take your car keys with you. Do not leave them in your car, or leave your car running.

Detectives from the Auto Theft Task Force are offering steering wheel locks to Oxnard residents.  Owners of 1990-2000 Honda passenger vehicles are asked to be extra vigilant due to the high number of thefts involving these specific vehicles.  The Auto Theft Task Force has a limited amount of steering wheel locks available, for details on obtaining a free steering wheel lock, contact Detective Enrique Alvarez at (805) 385-7664.

The Oxnard Police Department cannot effectively stop auto theft without the assistance of concerned, responsible residents.  We are depending on YOU to call and tell us whenever you see suspicious persons or activity. Contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740, or online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and by selecting the “Report Suspicious Activity” tab located on the homepage.  Residents can also report crime by contacting Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to report suspicious or criminal activity.  Translators are available 24/7. 

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  04/11/19 @ 6:00 p.m.