Ventura County Sheriff's Department

During the months of January and February, thieves targeted vehicles belonging to field workers and ranchers in the Oxnard plains and Somis areas. Specifically, vehicles parked along the dirt roads had windows smashed to gain entry and property was stolen from inside. These crimes occurred during daytime hours while the victims were working in the fields. Numerous stereos, wallets and cell phones were taken. Some vehicles have also been stolen, including trucks belonging to the ranch owners which were left unlocked with keys in them.

The purpose of this information is to advise the public not to leave any valuables in their vehicles whether they are out of view or not. Furthermore, locking cars and not leaving keys inside will help prevent criminal activity.

We encourage anyone seeing suspicious activity to immediately call 911 or 805-654-9511. Provide a description of the suspect, approximate height, weight, clothing description (color), any unique features, vehicle license number, year, make, model, color and last known direction of travel.

Nature of Incident: Vehicle Burglaries and Thefts
Location: Farm fields in the county areas surrounding Camarillo
Date & Time: Between 01/22/13 and 02/16/13
Unit(s) Responsible: Camarillo Investigations Bureau
Report Number 13-1642, 13-1707, 13-1864, 13-2174, 13-3234, 13-3930
Prepared by: Detective Robert Arthur
Media Release Date: 03/20/13
Follow-Up Contact: Detective Robert Arthur / 805-388-5149
Approved by: Sergeant O’Sullivan

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).