Over the past several months, an unknown suspect has stolen credit cards and cash out of women’s purses while they attended church services. The suspect then used the credit cards to make fraudulent purchases at local stores. The crimes have been occurring in churches in the Thousand Oaks, Camarillo and Simi Valley area.

The suspect has committed the crimes during the services and at times while parishioners were attending communion and leaving their purses behind.

Thousand Oaks Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect in the attached pictures, which are believed to be the same suspect in all the thefts. Police Investigators also believe the thefts may have occurred at other churches in the area. The suspect is described as follows:

-White male in his early twenties
-Possibly having blue eyes
-Thin build (160 lbs)
-Height - 5’-8”– 5’-10”
-Light brown hair

Anyone who has information as to who the subject in the photos is or about the crimes is asked to call Sgt. Jason Robarts at (805) 947-8108.

Nature of Incident: Thefts occurring during church services
Report Number: 13-21897
Location: Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Simi Valley
Date & Time: February 2013 – September 2013
Unit Responsible: Thousand Oaks Police Investigations
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
Unknown
Prepared by: Sergeant Jason Robarts #2948
Media Release Date: October 10, 2013
Follow-Up Contact: Sergeant Jason Robarts #2948
(805) 947-8108
Approved by: Captain J. Hernandez

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).