Jeremy Sears, Moorpark, 22

On August 15, 2013, the Moorpark Police Department and East County Sexual Assault Unit arrested Jeremy Sears near Mountain Meadow Park for luring a minor and extortion.

The investigation revealed that Sears posed as a juvenile female on the Internet and struck up an online relationship with the male juvenile victim. Sears then arranged a meeting at a local park, still posing as a female. When the victim arrived, Sears attempted to engage the victim in inappropriate behavior. Later the same week, Sears again attempted to engage the victim in inappropriate sexual conduct, using threats in an attempt to gain compliance.

Sears was arrested for child luring and extortion. He was booked into the Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility, and his bail was set at $50,000.

Based on the investigation, investigators are concerned there might be additional victims who have not reported the crimes. Anyone with any information about Sears or similar crimes is asked to call Detective Marty Luna at 805-494-8229.

Nature of Incident: Child Luring and Extortion
Report Number: RB# 13-18141
Location: Mountain Meadow Park, 4350 Mountain Meadow Drive, Moorpark CA 93021
Date & Time: 08/15/2013 @ 2:05 AM
Unit(s) Responsible: Moorpark Police Department, East County Sexual Assault Unit
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
Sears, Jeremy Moorpark 22
Prepared by: Sergeant Alan Hartkop
Media Release Date: August 16, 2013
Follow-Up Contact: Detective Marty Luna (805)494-8229-Office, (805)947-6532-Cell
Approved by: Captain Cory Rubright

Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).