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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
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INCIDENT: |
Oxnard Police Department and Ventura County Auto Theft Task Forces Arrest a Subject for Auto Theft |
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DATE/TIME: |
1/29/19 01:45 PM |
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LOCATION: |
Industrial Avenue and Warehouse Avenue |
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SUSPECT(S): |
Cristian Guzman, 23 years old |
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PREPARED BY: |
Luis Mancha, Sergeant |
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CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: |
Enrique Alvarez, Detective Enrique.alvarez@oxnardpd.org or (805) 385-7664 |
DETAILS:
On January 29, 2019, detectives assigned to the Oxnard Police Department Auto Theft Task Force (OATTF) were working in collaboration with investigators from the Ventura County Auto Theft Task Force (VENCAT) to combat auto theft issues in the City of Oxnard. Investigators observed a stolen Honda Civic at the intersection of Wooley Road and Saviers Road. Investigators followed the vehicle to the area of Industrial Avenue and Warehouse Avenue. The driver of the vehicle was contacted and taken into custody. The driver, Cristian Guzman, 23 years old, was arrested for driving the stolen vehicle.
So far in 2019, the Oxnard Police Department has received 73 stolen vehicle reports; nearly half of the stolen vehicles were Hondas and 12 people have been arrested for vehicle theft.
Help protect yourself and your vehicle from thieves by remembering to:
- Lock your vehicle and take out your valuables when leaving it. An unlocked car is an invitation to a thief.
- Close all windows – thieves can open vehicles through the smallest of openings.
- To take your car keys with you. Do not leave them in your car, or leave your car running.
Please be advised that a large portion of auto theft is attributed to vehicles left running and unattended in front of the owner’s own home.
Detectives from the Auto Theft Task Force, as part of an ongoing campaign to curb auto theft, are offering steering wheel locks to Oxnard residents. Owners of 1990-2000, Honda passenger vehicles are being asked to be extra vigilant due to the high number of thefts involving these specific vehicles. The Auto Theft Task Force has a limited amount of steering wheel locks available and for details on obtaining a free steering wheel lock, contact Detective Enrique Alvarez at (805) 385-7664.
The Oxnard Police Department cannot effectively stop auto theft without the assistance of concerned, responsible residents. We are depending on YOU to call and tell us whenever you see suspicious persons or activity. Contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740 or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to report suspicious or criminal activity. Translators are available 24/7.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: 1/29/19 3:10 PM
