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Video leads to arrest
Video leads to arrest 
| Nature of Incident: | Homeowner’s video system leads to arrest of daytime burglar | ||||
| Report Number: | 18-44396 | ||||
| Location: | 2300 Block of Parkway Drive, Camarillo | ||||
| Date & Time: | March 21, 2018 at 12:50 pm | ||||
| Unit(s) Responsible: | Camarillo Station Detectives | ||||
| (S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent |
City of Residence |
Age | |||
| Juvenile | Ventura | 17 | |||
| Narrative: | |||||
| On March 20, 2018 at about 10:53 am, a suspected burglar jumped a fence to enter a locked backyard of a residence on Parkway Drive in the City of Camarillo. The suspect walked around the victim’s backyard and tried to open a locked door, but was not able gain entry into the home. The suspect left the yard without completing his crime. The homeowner had a security system that included several cameras. Detectives from the Camarillo Police department reviewed the evidence and immediately identified the suspect from the video. Detectives believe that the homeowner prevented the burglary by simply locking the doors to their house while they were gone. On March 21, 2018, detectives located the suspect, who was determined to be a juvenile, and arrested him without incident. The suspect was later booked into the Ventura County Juvenile Justice Facility for attempted burglary. The Camarillo Police Department would like to remind homeowners that most daytime burglars are looking for a quick entrance into a home and quick escape. Most do not want to confront residents. These suspects will often knock on the front doors to determine if anyone is home prior to breaking in. Locking your doors and windows to prevent entry is essential to prevent these crimes. If an unknown person knocks on the door, homeowners are advised to acknowledge that you are home, but do not open the door to strangers. Homeowners should not let strangers into their home to use the phone or restroom. Suspicious subjects or incidents should be immediately reported to the police department. There are commercial video and doorbell systems available that allow homeowners to monitor cameras and communicate with visitors remotely from inside or while away from your home. For helpful tips on how to protect your home from burglary or tips on different security systems you can use, contact the Camarillo Crime Prevention Office at 805-388-5130. |
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| Prepared by: | Detective Brent Miller | ||||
| News Release Date: | March 22, 2018 | ||||
| Media Follow-Up Contact: | Sgt. Julie Novak, 805-947-9363 [email protected] Community Resource Unit |
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| Approved by: | Captain J. Paris | ||||
Address/Location
Ventura County Sheriff's Office
800 S Victoria Ave
Ventura, CA 93003
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-654-9511