Oak Park | Two Girls avoid Child Annoying Suspect near Deerhill Park

Ventura County Sheriff – Incident Press Release  

On May 20, 2018, at about 8:45 PM, the two females were leaving Deerhill Park, 6700 Doubletree Road, Oak Park, when they observed a black sedan pull into the parking lot at the park. This vehicle was similar to one of a family member, so they believed someone may have arrived to pick them up. As they walked toward the car, they discovered the person in the car was not a family member and they began to walk off.

The male subject exited the vehicle and attempted to talk to the girls, who continued to walk away. The male began to walk behind the girls and requested to speak to them. The girls ran into a residential neighborhood and the suspect returned to his vehicle and drove in the direction the juveniles were walking. The girls notified a family member, who immediately reported the incident to the police.

The suspect was described as a white male wearing dark clothing with short dark hair and driving a black sedan. The case is being investigated by Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Detectives.

Anyone with further information should contact Detective Meagan Yates at (805) 371-8387.

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind parents to have a discussion with their children about what to do if approached by strangers. Please remind them to walk with groups and never enter a stranger’s vehicle.          

Most importantly, remind them to stay vigilant and if they see something suspicious, say something and call 9-1-1.

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