OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Post Release Offender Arrested After Nighttime Burglary
DATE/TIME:	November 9, 2019/ 2:21 a.m.
LOCATION:	2900 block of Paula Street
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Robert Reyna, age 49, transient
PREPARED BY:	Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander (805) 385-7771 Robin.whitney@oxnardpd.org

  DETAILS:

On 11/9/19, at about 2:21 a.m., a resident in the 2900 block of Paula Street called the Oxnard Police Department reporting he awoke to find a burglar inside his home. Several occupants inside the house confronted the suspect, at which time he fled from the residence.  A suspect description was broadcasted to the responding officers.

Approximately 10 minutes later, officers searching the area located an individual matching the suspect description in the 900 block of Bismark Way. Officers detained suspect Robert Reyna, age 49, for an infield identification. Several witnesses positively identified suspect Reyna as being responsible for the burglary. Reyna was subsequently arrested for a felony charge of burglary to an occupied residence. An investigation revealed that suspect Reyna entered the residence through a window, while the occupants inside were asleep.

Reyna has an extensive criminal history, including several felony burglary convictions,   and is currently on the Post Release Offender Program.

Anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity.  You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. You can also remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  11/9/19, 0405 hours