Ventura County Sheriff's Department

Location: Camarillo
Date & Time: August, 2009

The Camarillo Police Department is investigating a series of daytime residential burglaries by similar means:

• Crimes occurred Monday through Friday
• Crimes occurred during day light hours
• Suspect(s) generally knock on the front door to determine if the home is unoccupied
• Entry to the home is made through an unlocked door or window at the rear of the home
• Electronic items, laptop computers, and large containers of loose change have been taken

There have been eight (8) of these type burglaries between July 7th and August 11th. The crimes have been occurring North of Las Posas Road between Camino La Madera and Mission Drive.

Anyone with suspect information can call the Camarillo Investigations Bureau at 388-5100. 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).

The Camarillo Police Department would like to remind all citizens in the county not to ignore someone knocking at their door. They may be better served to equip themselves with a phone and, without opening the door, acknowledge the person’s presence. Additionally, we encourage residents to report any suspicious subjects in their neighborhoods and to lock all doors and windows when leaving home. It can also be beneficial to consider secondary type locks for windows and sliding glass doors. Information regarding home security may be obtained by contacting Senior Deputy Bob Maclean, 388-5130, at the Camarillo Police Department.