Nature of Incident: Residential Burglary (Update)
Report Number: 14-8660
Location: 4700 Block of Elderberry Avenue, Moorpark
Date & Time: April 16, 2014 / 11:15 a.m.
Unit(s) Responsible: East County Major Crimes Sexual Assault Unit, Moorpark Patrol, and Moorpark Investigations
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
(V) Female Moorpark 25
(S-1) White Male Unknown 25-35
(S-2) White Male Unknown 25-35
Narrative:
On April 16, 2014, at about 11:15 a.m., the female victim returned home and interrupted a residential burglary in progress. The suspects entered through an unlocked door and were in the process of removing items from inside the residence.
During the course of the investigation, the victim reported that she was sexually assaulted after being confronted by the two suspects. The suspects ran from the residence and were last seen running north towards Courtney Lane in the City of Moorpark.
The victim was treated at the scene for minor injuries.
Suspect #1 is described as a white male, 6’ 02” to 6’ 04”, between the ages of 25 and 35, wearing all black clothing, with a dark colored beanie.
Suspect #2 is described as a white male, 5’ 10” to 6’ 00”, between the ages of 25 and 35, wearing all black clothing.
The victim was able to provide a detailed description of Suspect #2. Refer to the attached suspect sketch.
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office does not have any other reports of interrupted residential burglaries resulting in a sexual assault.
Anyone who may have been in the area at the time of this reported crime, witnessed anything suspicious, or has information that may help in identifying the suspects is urged to contact Detective Tim Lanquist or Crime Stoppers.
The Ventura County Sherriff’s Office reminds residents to lock their doors and windows at night and when no one is home. Residents are also reminded to immediately report any suspicious activity by calling 911.
Prepared by: Detective Tim Lanquist 805-494-8229
Media Release Date: April 23, 2014
Follow-Up Contact: Sergeant Jason Robarts
805-947-8108
[email protected]
Approved by: Captain Mike Hartmann
Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).
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