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Ventura County- Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Dismantles Vehicle Theft Crew Operating Across County Lines

Detectives with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office East County Special Enforcement Unit have arrested two suspects tied to a coordinated vehicle theft operation targeting pickup trucks in the city of Thousand Oaks.

This investigation began after two separate thefts of Chevrolet Silverado trucks occurred in February 2026.  Both vehicles were forcibly taken during overnight hours, later recovered with extensive damage, including tampered ignitions and partially removed catalytic converters—clear indicators of an organized theft pattern.

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