Ventura County Sheriff's Department

On April 9, 2010, at 12:30 P.M., (S) Morales arrived at 8602 Los Angeles Ave. in the unincorporated area of Moorpark looking for work. Morales spoke to the ranch foreman who told Morales no work was available. (V) Martinez was working in the fields when another employee told him his vehicle was being burglarized. Martinez and a coworker went to Martinez’ vehicle and saw Morales removing property including a car stereo from the vehicle. Morales fled the area towards the Long Canyon Creek area.

Ventura County Sheriff’s Deputies arrived a short time later and set up a perimeter. Due to the topography of the area (mostly agricultural fields) air support along with a K-9 handler were called to the scene. After an extensive search of the area, Morales was not located. Deputies spoke to several local ranchers and provided them with a description of the suspect.

A few hours later, a ranch employee located Morales hiding on his property. Deputies, along with California Highway Patrol officers, set up another perimeter and located Morales. Morales had the stolen car stereo in his possession when he was contacted. Martinez and another witness positively identified Morales as the person who broke into Martinez’ vehicle. The subsequent investigation revealed Morales had stolen a vehicle in Oxnard earlier in the day.

Morales was booked at the Ventura County Jail and is waiting arraignment on buglary and stolen vehicle charges. Morales’ bail has been set at $20,000.00.

Location: 8602 Los Angeles Ave, Moorpark, CA. 93021
Date & Time/ RB#: April 9, 2010 @ 12:30 p.m. / 10-8542
Unit Responsible: Moorpark Investigations

(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (W)itnesses Address Age
(S) Victor Rodriguez Morales Oxnard 20
(V) Isaias Colin Martinez Oxnard 21

Officer Preparing Release: Sgt. John Reilly

Follow-up Contact: Detective Scott Hardy (805) 532-2715

Date of Release: April 12, 2010

Approved By: Captain Nelson