Jeri Williams Chief of Police |
Oxnard Police Department
R. Jason Benites Scott Whitney |
OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
INCIDENT: | Auto Burglary and Stolen Vehicle Arrest |
DATE/TIME: | 05/23/14 / 2128 hours |
LOCATION: | 900 Blk Lodgewood Way., Oxnard |
SUSPECT(S): |
Robert Gutierrez, 25 years of Oxnard Javier Gomez, 24 years of Oxnard |
PREPARED BY: | Randy Latimer, Commander |
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO: |
Oxnard Police Communications Center 805-385-7600 |
DETAILS:
On May 23, 2014, at approximately 2128 hours, a resident in the 900 Block of Lodgewood Way called 911 to report that a vehicle was being burglarized. The caller described the individuals who were breaking into the vehicle and also described the vehicle the individuals were driving. When officers arrived, the suspects had already fled the scene. They found that a vehicle parked on the street had been broken into.
As the officers were conducting their investigation, they learned that the vehicle used in the burglary, a grey, Honda Accord, had been stolen moments prior.
At approximately 2207 hours, the stolen Honda drove past the officers as they were completing their investigation. The officers stopped the vehicle and arrested the above listed suspects after a brief foot chase. Both suspects were charged with auto theft and auto burglary and were booked into the Ventura County Jail.
The Oxnard Police Department encourages residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. This is an example of a witness who saw a crime occurring, called police, and provided the appropriate information.
If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Oxnard P.D. at (805) 385-7600. If you wish to remain anonymous you may call the violent crimes hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspxto submit a tip via text or email.