Ventura County Sheriff's Department

Ventura County Sheriff’s Office deputies recovered five stolen horses valued at more than $10,000 and two saddles valued at more than $1200.00 in the 1900 block of Lewis Road. Four of the horses recovered were miniature horses.

On 2-28-2013, a victim who lives in the 1600 block of Los Angeles Avenue in Somis, reported that one of his horses was missing from his property. At the time, the victim was unsure if the horse was stolen or had managed to get loose and was roaming in the nearby hillsides. On 03-13-2013, the victim had located his stolen horse in a stable, in the 1900 block of Lewis Road. The victim also noticed several stolen miniature horses belonging to an additional victim, along with some stolen saddles. Deputies responded and through investigation Mr. Pina was found to be involved in the crime. Deputies arrested Mr. Pina for 496(a) PC (Possession of Stolen Property) and booked into the Ventura County Main Jail. The recovered horses were all returned to their rightful owners.

Nature of Incident: Recovery of Stolen Horses
Report Number: 13-4593
Location: 1900 Block of Lewis Road, Camarillo, California
Date & Time: 03/13/2013 / 1414 Hours
Unit(s) Responsible: Camarillo Police Department’s Community Resource Unit
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
(S) Oscar Pina Somis 19
Prepared by: Sergeant John M. Franchi
Media Release Date: 03/14/2013
Follow-Up Contact: Sergeant John M. Franchi / 805-388-5135
Approved by: Capt. B. Macedo

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).