Oxnard Police Department – Incident Press Release
On March 7, 2019, an Oxnard Police Department officer observed a stolen 2000 Toyota Camry parked in 1100 block of South J Street. The Toyota was reported stolen out of the city of Port Hueneme on February 17, 2019. Officers contacted and arrested 23-year-old Port Hueneme resident Stephanie Natalie Reyes for possessing a stolen vehicle.
Keys belonging to the stolen Toyota Camry were located inside of the vehicle.
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.
As part of an ongoing campaign to curb auto theft, Detectives from the Auto Theft Task Force are offering steering wheel locks to Oxnard residents. Owners of 1990-2000 Honda passenger vehicles are 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, 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 depend 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.
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