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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
| INCIDENT:
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Stolen Vehicle Arrest
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| DATE/TIME:
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November 18, 2018; 6:58 PM
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| LOCATION:
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400 Block of Carty Drive, Oxnard
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| VICTIM(S):
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Withheld
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| SUSPECT(S):
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Jose Segovia, 18 year old Oxnard resident
Luis Caballero,18 year old Oxnard resident
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| PREPARED BY:
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Dale McAlpine, Sergeant
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| CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: | Dale McAlpine, Patrol Sergeant
805-857-4655 |
On November 18, 2018, at about 6:58 PM, an Oxnard Police Officer observed a stolen vehicle, a Blue 2016 Chevy Cruz, in the area of Douglas Ave and F Street. The vehicle had been taken in a recent residential burglary during the early morning hours on November 18, 2018.
The vehicle initially evaded the officer and was found abandoned in the 400 block of Carty Drive. Jose Segovia and Luis Caballero were walking away from the vehicle. The suspects were detained by officers and ultimately arrested for the unlawful taking/driving of a motor vehicle (California Vehicle Code 10851), possession of stolen property (California Penal Code 496), and providing a false name to a peace officer (California Penal Code 148.9).
Both Luis Caballero and Jose Segovia were booked into Ventura County Jail.
Our city is currently experiencing a significant increase in stolen vehicles. To combat the problem, the Police Department is prioritizing taking a proactive comprehensive approach in the prevention, enforcement, and investigation of stolen vehicles.
A significant percentage of the stolen vehicles are preventable. The Oxnard Police Department would like to remind residents of the following tips to prevent a vehicle from being stolen:
• Never leave your car unlocked, not even for a minute.
• Never leave your keys in the car, even if you think they are really “hidden.”
• Don’t leave your car idling and unattended because it is unnecessary (it doesn’t get cold enough here), it is unsafe, illegal, and someone can steal your car.
• Wheel locks, brake pedal locks, and steering wheel locks are also effective.
If anyone has any information regarding stolen vehicles please contact Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS or www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: 11/18/2018; 9:30 PM
Luis Caballero
Jose Segovia