Oxnard Police Department – Incident Press Release
On January 28, 2021, at approximately 7:30 AM, the owner of a black 1998 Honda CRV reported their vehicle stolen to the Oxnard Police Department. At approximately 0940 hours, Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department Auto Theft Task Force located the vehicle traveling in the 200 block of East Clara Street in Oxnard. Detectives contacted the driver, 25-year-old Nestor Tavares, as he walked away from the vehicle. Tavares, who is currently on the Post Release Offender program, was arrested for driving a stolen vehicle, possession of a stolen vehicle, and possession of a key that was altered to fit the CRV’s ignition.
The Oxnard Police Department Auto Theft Task Force reminds all residents to remove all keys and valuables from their vehicles, lock and secure their vehicles, and utilize vehicle alarms. The Oxnard Police Department is committed to reducing auto theft in the City of Oxnard.
Anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. You can also stay anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.
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