Ventura County Sheriff's Department

On 1/12/2012, at 0139 hours, Headquarters Patrol Deputies responded to Silver Strand Beach in the unincorporated area of Oxnard for a report of a robbery victim. The victim reported he was walking on the beach when an unknown male suspect confronted him demanding his personal property. The suspect was armed with a knife. A struggle ensued and the victim sustained non-life threatening injuries. The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment.

The suspect was last seen running toward the area of Kiddie Beach. Sheriff’s Deputies, who were assisted by officers from the California Highway Patrol and Oxnard Police Department, conducted an extensive search of the area but the suspect was not located. The suspect was described as a male subject, 5’ 9”, medium build, light skinned, and wearing a dark colored hoodie style sweatshirt.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information about the suspect is asked to contact the Ventura County Sheriff’s Communication Center at (805) 654-9511 or The Ventura County Major Crimes Bureau at (805) 477-7000.

Nature of Incident: Robbery Investigation
Report Number: 120000872
Location: Silverstrand Beach, Oxnard, Ca
Date & Time: 1/12/2012, 0139 hours
Unit Responsible: Headquarters Patrol Station
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (W)itnesses (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
Suspect: White or Hispanic Male Unknown Unk
Deputy Preparing Media Release: Sergeant Jose Rivera
Media Release Date: 1/12/2012
Follow-Up Contact: Ventura County Sheriff Major Crimes Bureau, (805) 477-7000
Approved by: Captain Mike Hartmann

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).