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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
| INCIDENT: | Auto Theft Suspects Arrested Throughout Oxnard As Oxnard Police Continue To Combat Vehicle Thefts |
| DATE/TIME: | 10/03/18, 10:26 a.m.
10/03/18, 4:00 p.m. 10/04/18, 12:30 p.m. |
| LOCATION: | 1000 block South Oxnard Boulevard
Patterson Road / Wooley Road Pleasant Valley Road / Hailes Road |
| SUSPECT(S): | Luis Aguilar, 36 years old
David Thornsberry, 33 years old Felipe De Los Reyes, 28 years old |
| PREPARED BY: | Crystal Walker, Detective |
| CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: | Enrique Alvarez, Detective
[email protected] or (805) 385-7664 |
DETAILS:
The Oxnard Police Department has been making strides in combating a recent increase in stolen vehicles. In the last two days, officers following up on three separate auto theft investigations have made arrests on all three cases.
On 10/03/18, at approximately 10:26 a.m., officers located a stolen 1997 Nissan Sentra in the 1000 block of South Oxnard Blvd. The driver, Luis Aguilar, 36 years old, was contacted and arrested for vehicle theft, receiving stolen property, driving with a suspended license and an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. Aguilar’s criminal history shows that he has been previously arrested for narcotics violations and domestic violence.
At approximately 4:00 p.m., on the same day, officers were conducting a follow-up investigation of a stolen Ford pick-up truck. During the follow up investigation, officers were able to identify the suspect as David Thornsberry, 33 years old. Thornsberry was contacted by Oxnard Police Auto Theft Investigators and was arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle and narcotics violations.
On 10/04/18, at approximately 12:30 p.m., officers located a stolen GMC Sierra pick-up truck in the area of Pleasant Valley Road and Hailes Road. The vehicle had been reported stolen to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and arrested the driver, Felipe De Los Reyes, 28 years old. De los Reyes was taken into custody for vehicle theft, possession of stolen property and for possession of a controlled substance. It was discovered that De Los Reyes had been arrested in early September for vehicle theft and was released fourteen days later after serving his sentence. He has a criminal history of narcotics and DUI.
Detectives from the Auto Theft Task Force, as part of an ongoing campaign to curb auto theft, are offering steering wheel locks to Oxnard residents who are owners of 1990-2000, Honda passenger vehicles. A limited amount of steering wheel locks are available to non-Honda owners. For details on obtaining a free steering wheel lock, contact Detective Enrique Alvarez at (805) 385-7664.
Residents are encouraged to be “Partners in Public Safety” and are reminded to report suspicious activity to police. Residents can report anonymously and translators are available 24/7. Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740 or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: 10/04/18, 4:30 p.m.
