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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
| INCIDENT: | Burglar Arrested After Alarm Activation At Performance Bicycle; Other Suspects Sought |
| DATE/TIME: | 12/28/17, 3:25 a.m. |
| LOCATION: | Performance Bicycle, 1700 Ventura Boulevard |
| VICTIM(S): | Performance Bicycle |
| SUSPECT(S): | Mario Montez, 08/15/77 |
| LOSS: | All property recovered during this incident (over $11,000 in loss over the past year) |
| PREPARED BY: | Crystal Walker, Detective |
| CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: | Jason Coleman, Detective
(805) 385-7687 or Jason.Coleman@oxnardpd.org |
DETAILS:
Your Oxnard Police Department is requesting your assistance to recover property stolen from Performance Bicycle in separate burglaries throughout the year.
This morning at approximately 3:25 a.m., officers were dispatched to a burglary alarm activation at Performance Bicycle located at 1700 Ventura Boulevard. Officers checking the area observed a subject leaving on a bicycle and attempted to contact him. The subject fled across the 101 freeway, traveling against traffic but was eventually detained in the area of Rose Avenue and Lockwood Street.
Mario Montez, 08/15/77, was identified as the suspect and found to be in possession of property from the business. It was discovered that the bicycle Montez was using to flee had been stolen from the bicycle shop. Officers on scene advised that several other bicycles had been removed from the business and had been staged outside by the suspect.
Over the past year, Performance Bicycle has been burglarized several times for a total of over $11,000 in loss to the business. After the first incidents took place, Performance Bicycle took several crime prevention measures, including locking bicycles with chains and contacting the Oxnard Police Department for security recommendations. Bicycles taken in previous burglaries include a black Fuji Grand Fondo 2.5, silver GT Zaskar 29”, green Americano single speed, maroon SE Monterey Hybrid, white 2017 Diamondback clutch (women’s) and 2 grey Marin Rock Spring mountain bikes.
Montez admitted to burglarizing the business this date and on one prior occasion. Montez also admitted to having knowledge of other burglaries but did not provide that information.
Detectives charged Montez with burglary, possession of burglary tools, possession of a controlled substance and resisting arrest. Montez has an extensive criminal history that goes back years. Since 2004, Montez has been arrested 11 times for PROs violations, 5 times for parole violations, 10 times for narcotics related crimes, 4 times for a stolen vehicle and 3 times for weapons violations including once each for conspiracy and attempt murder. Montez is currently out on bail for evading and possession of a stolen vehicle.
Your Oxnard Police Department is asking your assistance in solving these burglary cases. While one suspect has been taken into custody, it is believed that there are other outstanding suspects from previous burglaries. If you have any information about the past burglaries or the whereabouts of the bicycles taken from Performance Bicycle, contact Detective Jason Coleman at (805) 385-7687 or jason.coleman@oxnardpd.org.
As always the Oxnard Police Department is here to provide you with “Exceptional Service.” If anyone has information regarding any crime or suspicious activity, please contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740 or Crime Stoppers at (800) 222–8477.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12-28-17 / 9:00 a.m.
