Jeri Williams Chief of Police |
Oxnard Police Department
R. Jason Benites Scott Whitney |
OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
INCIDENT: | Robbery |
DATE/TIME: | 7-31-14 / 2319 hours |
LOCATION: | Jack-In-the-Box, 900 Block of North Ventura Road |
VICTIM(S): | SAA |
SUSPECT(S): | Two males |
WITNESS(ES): | Not disclosed |
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S): | None |
LOSS: | Undetermined |
PREPARED BY: | Marty Meyer, Commander |
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO: |
Marty Meyer, (805) 207-7078, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org |
DETAILS:
On 7-31-14, at 2319 hours, officers responded to the Jack-In-the-Box Restaurant located in the 900 Block of Ventura Road regarding a robbery. Employees and patrons advised two males entered the business, brandished a handgun, and took money from the cash register. The suspects were described as being medium to tall in height with slender builds. Both were wearing hooded sweatshirts and had bandanas covering their faces. The suspects were last seen on foot heading in a northeasterly direction. There were no injuries.
In an effort to address the recent increase in firearms-related crimes, the Oxnard Police Department launched the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative, as well as the Firearms Strike Team (FAST) led by the Violent Crime Unit to proactively remove firearms from prohibited persons within the city. The objective of this initiative and FAST is to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement.
Persons with additional information may call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070, or contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. Persons can also visit the website http://www.ventura countycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx.
Date / Time Prepared: 8-1-14 / 0300 hours