Public helps solve Camarillo shoplifting crime
The Camarillo Police Department (VC Sheriff) would like to thank the public for their help in identifying a theft
suspect.
Suspect Charlotte Bauer
On 11/17/2017, a theft occurred at Kmart, in Camarillo. The suspect exited the business without paying for the merchandise. Surveillance footage was provided by Kmart which depicted thesuspect committing the theft.
On 11/21/2017, Camarillo detectives released a news story asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect. The news story included still photos taken from the security footage. Over the course of seven days, the Camarillo Investigations Unit received numerous anonymous tips that named Charlotte Bauer, as the suspect in the security photos.
On 12/10/2017, Bauer was arrested and booked into the Ventura County Main Jail, for charges not related to the Kmart theft. Thanks to the public’s help in identifying Bauer, deputies were able to arrest Bauer for the Kmart theft while she was still in custody, on the other case.
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank members of the public for their on-going support and due diligence in providing information to assist our agency in solving crimes. All of Ventura County benefits because of community partnerships like this. Join us in the fight on crime by following us on Twitter @VENTURASHERIFF, on Facebook with our Official Page, VCSHERIFF on Instagram, and with Nixle by texting your zip code to 888777 to receive local law enforcement and public safety alerts and advisories.
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