Oxnard-Carjacking by knife wielding assailant

Oxnard: April 11, 2014, near midnight, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the corner of Doris Avenue and “G” Street. A carjacking victim.  told officers that he was sitting in his vehicle, a green, 1996, Toyota 4-Runner, when he approached by a Hispanic male, 6′ 2″ about 160 pounds and wearing a red flannel shirt. The suspect punched drive in the face and then attempted to stab him with a knife. The suspect told the victim to get out of the vehicle, at which time, the driver surrendered his 4-Runner. The suspect then fled in the victim’s vehicle.

The victim sustained minor cuts and bruising as a result of being punched. He was not stabbed and did not require medical treatment.

If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740.  If you wish to remain anonymous you may call the violent crimes hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. If you happen to find the vehicle, call 911 immediately.

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