OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Mail Theft Suspect Arrested
DATE/TIME:	December 26, 2019/ 3:15 p.m.
LOCATION:	Rose Avenue and Lockwood Street
VICTIM(S):	Undisclosed
SUSPECT(S):	Peter Christensen, Oxnard resident, age 22
PREPARED BY:	Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander Robin.whitney@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7771

DETAILS:

On 12/26/19, at around 3:15 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a Vehicle Code infraction. The officer noticed the driver was acting suspicious. There was a passenger in the vehicle who was on searchable probation. During a search of the vehicle, the officer located a bag containing mail associated with various addresses. The officer contacted the owner of one package associated with an address on Deckside Drive. The owner reported he was missing a package that was due to arrive a couple days ago. He also noticed his mailbox was open and empty, a couple days ago, which he said was unusual. Through an investigation, the officer determined suspect Peter Christensen, age 22, was responsible for taking the package from the mailbox on Deckside Drive. Christensen was arrested for a misdemeanor charge of mail theft, 530.5(e) P.C.

Some crime prevention tips to reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim of mail theft include 1) having a secure mailbox or mail slot (one that locks and is made of metal) 2) well-lit surroundings and 3) a visible home surveillance system to deter criminals.

Anyone with information regarding 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: 12/26/19, 8:30 p.m.