OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Prowler Arrested by OPD Property Crimes Detectives
DATE/TIME:	11/20/18, 4:42 a.m.
LOCATION:	3700 Block of Olds Road
SUSPECT(S):	Omar Ortiz, 30 years old
PREPARED BY:	Enrique Alvarez, Detective
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Enrique Alvarez, Detective Enrique.Alvarez@oxnardpd.org or (805) 385-7664

DETAILS:

On 11/20/18 at approximately 4:42 a.m., officers responded to a call of a suspicious subject in the 3700 block of Olds Road.  Officers were told that someone had removed a window screen from the bedroom window.   A sleeping resident was awakened when they noticed the curtains move and an arm come through the window.  The resident screamed and the suspect fled the area.

Detectives from the Property Crimes Unit responded to the scene and reviewed video surveillance.  Based on the video, detectives were able to develop a person of interest.  The subject, Omar Ortiz, 30 years, was contacted and arrested for his outstanding felony warrants and the new charges of prowling and aggravated trespass.

The Oxnard Police Department Property Crimes Unit is asking for your help.  It is believed that Ortiz may have been involved in similar crimes in the area.  If you have any information on Ortiz, please contact the Oxnard Police Department.

Residents are always 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:  11/29/18, 10:31 a.m.