Oxnard Police Auto Theft Detectives Locate Another Stolen Honda, Two Arrested
Oxnard Police Department – Incident Press Release
The Oxnard Police Department in its ongoing commitment to curb auto theft has remained vigilant in its efforts to prevent it and to arrest those responsible for it.
On January 24, 2019, detectives assigned to the Oxnard Police Department Auto Theft Task Force (ATTF) were notified of a Lo-Jack activation on a 1997 Honda Accord that was recently stolen from the city of Newbury Park. The vehicle was located in the 400 block South “G” Street in the city of Oxnard. A high risk stop was conducted and two subjects were taken into custody. The driver, Gabriel Magno, 29 years old, was arrested for driving the stolen vehicle. The passenger, Alonso Rodriguez, 37 years old, was a suspect in a previous auto theft case. Today, Rodriguez was arrested for possession of the 1997 Honda Accord and for his involvement in the previous auto theft case. According to ATTF Detectives, Rodriguez has five prior arrests related to auto theft.
Help protect yourself and your vehicle from thieves by remembering to:
- Lock your vehicle and take out your valuables when leaving it. An unlocked car is an invitation to a thief.
- Close all windows – thieves can open vehicles through the smallest of openings.
- To take your car keys with you. Do not leave them in your car, or leave your car running.
Please be advised that a large portion of auto theft is attributed to vehicles left running and unattended in front of the owner’s own home.
Detectives from the Auto Theft Task Force, as part of an ongoing campaign to curb auto theft, are offering steering wheel locks to Oxnard residents. Owners of 1990-2000, Honda passenger vehicles are being asked to be extra vigilant due to the high number of thefts involving these specific vehicles. The Auto Theft Task Force has a limited amount of steering wheel locks available, for details on obtaining a free steering wheel lock, contact Detective Enrique Alvarez at (805) 385-7664.
The Oxnard Police Department cannot effectively stop auto theft without the assistance of concerned, responsible residents. We are depending on YOU to call and tell us whenever you see suspicious persons or activity. Contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740 or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to report suspicious or criminal activity. Translators are available 24/7.
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