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Oxnard Police Department Crime Advisory – Stolen Vehicles

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

 

INCIDENT: Oxnard Police Department Crime Advisory – Stolen Vehicles
DATE/TIME: 04/16/17 – 05/04/17
LOCATION: Oxnard Police Department, 251 South “C” Street, Oxnard
PREPARED BY: Detective Crystal Walker
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO: Detective Crystal Walker, (805) 385-7668 or crystal.walker@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department Property Crimes Unit (PCU) would like to inform the residents of Oxnard that there have been over 30 stolen vehicles between April 16 and May 4, 2017.  The more startling statistic is that approximately half of them could have been prevented (unlocked, keys left in the vehicle, vehicle left running and unattended)!

The stolen vehicle trend is citywide and there is no specific type of vehicle that is being stolen.  The only commonality is that the vehicles are being left unlocked, with keys in them or they were left running and unattended.

Your Oxnard Police Department can’t do it alone and we need your help!  The Property Crimes Unit would like to remind residents that Crime Prevention Is Your Responsibility, not just that of the police department.  Crime prevention begins at home and with each individual person in our community.  With that said, the PCU would also like to provide some tips to residents to help prevent them from becoming a victim.

  • Never leave your car unlocked, not even for a minute.
  • Never leave your keys in the car, even if you think they are really “hidden.”
  • Don’t leave your car idling and unattended because it is unnecessary (it doesn’t get cold enough here), it is unsafe and illegal (22515(a) V.C.) and someone can steal your car.
  • Wheel locks, brake pedal locks and steering wheel locks are also effective.
  • Also, it is a well-known fact that the crime of stealing a vehicle is not the only crime that occurs. Usually, this “first” crime can lead to fraud, theft of identity, grand theft, etc.

Be a “Partner if Public Safety” and help keep Oxnard crime free and safe. If you see suspicious activity, please report to the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385–7740 or dial 9-1-1. Anonymous information and tips can also be made with the Ventura County Crimestoppers at (805) 385–8255.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  05-04-17, 1200