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Oxnard PD’s New Year’s Resolution #1:  Reduce Auto Theft by 10%

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT: Oxnard PD’s New Year’s Resolution #1:  Reduce Auto Theft by 10%
DATE/TIME: Year-to-Date
LOCATION: Citywide
PREPARED BY: Crystal Walker, Detective
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO: Crystal Walker, Detective

Crystal.walker@oxnardpd.org or (805) 385-7668

 

DETAILS:

Over 750 vehicles were stolen in Oxnard for 2018.  Over 750!  The number is staggering considering that approximately 203 or 26% of the stolen vehicles were preventable.

The beginning of the new year has not brought us good fortune in the area of auto theft.  Since the beginning of the year five vehicles have been reported stolen, HALF were preventable; this means keys were available or the vehicle was left running.

The Oxnard Police Department in its efforts to combat auto theft introduced several new tactics last year to help curb auto theft. Some of the tactics included the use of informational social media posts, auto theft deterrence stickers and steering wheel locks.

In 2019, the Oxnard Police Department is doubling-down on its commitment to combat auto theft by making its first New Year’s Resolution:  Reduce auto theft by 10%.  The Oxnard Police Department cannot be alone in this crime prevention effort and need our community to join us in this endeavor.

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.
  • Do not leave your keys in your car, on or off.  A large portion of auto theft is attributed to vehicles being left on and left alone.
  • A majority of cars stolen are from in front of the owner’s own home.
  • Do not leave your garage door opener in your vehicle. It can be stolen and used to return and enter your house.

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 the 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:  01/03/19 @ 5:00 p.m.