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Simi Valley Police Department
Sunday June 16th, 2019 :: 07:44 p.m. PDT

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Package Thief Arrested

On June 16, 2019 at about 2:11 PM, an Amazon Delivery Driver notified SVPD of a Theft in Progress in the area of N. Hildale Ave. and N. Medina Ave. The Suspect, later identified as Tyler Olson (25 YOA/Simi Valley), was seen stealing packages from a few residences.

Upon arrival, SVPD Officers located Olson in the area of Copley St. Follow up was conducted with the Amazon driver and identified Victims. Olson was positively identified as the Suspect in these thefts. Unfortunately, the stolen items were not recovered as they were hidden or taken by a second Unidentified Suspect.

Olson was arrested for 484(a) PC/Petty Theft, 602(m) PC/Trespassing, and (2) Ventura County Warrants. Olson was booked into Ventura County Main Jail.

During this investigation, multiple Victims were identified. This being said, there may be more. If you reside in this area and believe you are also a Victim of a theft, please call us at (805) 583-6950.

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Simi Valley Police Department
3901 Alamo St
Simi Valley, CA 93063

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-583-6950

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