Ventura County Sheriff's Department

On February 10, 2010, at 2:17 pm, a Moorpark resident reported that his vehicle had been stolen from the 4400 block of Hitch Boulevard. A stolen vehicle report was written and this information was entered into the stolen vehicle system and broadcast to Ventura County Sheriff’s Department-Moorpark Police Department patrol personnel.

At 6:23 p.m., a Moorpark patrol deputy saw the vehicle traveling in the vicinity of Spring Road at Princeton Avenue. Moorpark patrol deputies conducted a high-risk law enforcement stop on the stolen vehicle. There were several occupants inside this vehicle. One suspect ran from the vehicle and was caught by deputies a short distance away. Several other suspects were arrested. The stolen vehicle was later released to the registered owner.

A 13-year-old juvenile was cited and released to his parents for his involvement in the crime. The 15-year-old juvenile was arrested and lodged in Juvenile Hall for obstructing a criminal investigation and his involvement in the stolen vehicle. The 17-year-old juvenile was arrested and lodged in Juvenile Hall for his involvement in the stolen vehicle.

Location: Spring Road at Princeton Avenue, Moorpark, CA.

Date & Time/ RB#: Feb. 10, 2010 @ 6:23 p.m. / 10-3443

Unit Responsible: Moorpark Investigations

(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (W)itnesses Address Age
(S) Juvenile male Moorpark 17
(S) Juvenile male Moorpark 15
(S) Juvenile male Moorpark 13

Officer Preparing Release: Detective Ed Ilano

Follow-up Contact: Detective Erik Roe (805) 532-2645

Date of Release: Feb. 11, 2010

Approved By: Capt. Ron Nelson