OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Oxnard Still Experiencing Auto Theft Problem, Police Continue to Make Arrests
DATE/TIME:	2/11/19 12:30 PM
LOCATION:	400 block of Kamala Street, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Luis Angel Aguilar, 36 Years Old
PREPARED BY:	Luis Mancha, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Enrique Alvarez, Detective Enrique.alvarez@oxnardpd.org or (805) 385-7664

DETAILS:

On February 11, 2019, a member of the Oxnard Police Department observed a stolen 1993 Honda Accord in the 400 block of Kamala Street. Officers stopped the vehicle and contacted the driver, Luis Angel Aguilar, 36 Years Old. During the investigation, it was determined that the Honda was stolen out of the city of Oxnard on February 6, 2019. Aguilar was arrested for driving a stolen vehicle.

Aguilar was previously arrested for auto theft in October of 2018 and is currently on probation as a result of that arrest.

The number of stolen vehicles in Oxnard is still climbing and Honda vehicles continue to be the number one stolen car in Oxnard.

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.

Please be advised that a large portion of auto theft is attributed to vehicles left running and unattended in front of the owner’s own home.

As part of an ongoing campaign to curb auto theft, 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 depend 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: 2/11/19 4:00 PM