Nature of Incident: Thousand Oaks Indecent Exposure Suspect Arrested
Location: Russell Park / Greenbelt Area
Date & Time: January 20, 2015 / 6:00 P.M.
Unit Responsible: Thousand Oaks Police Department Investigations Unit
(S)uspect. City of Residence. Age
Cerna, Antonio. Thousand Oaks 49
Narrative:
While conducting surveillance at Russell Park, detectives observed a male Hispanic, later identified as Antonio Cerna, walking east bound on Medicine Bow Court. Cerna approached the greenbelt area and quickly walked northbound. Cerna walked up and down the greenbelt as though he was looking for someone. He was then contacted by detectives.
Cerna claimed he was in the area looking for recycling material. An infield show up was completed utilizing several victims. Detectives also learned that Cerna had driven a silver compact vehicle, matching the description given by a victim.
Cerna initially denied any wrongdoing, but ultimately admitted to committing both of the recent indecent exposures in this neighborhood. He was arrested and transported to the East County Sheriff’s Station.
While at the station, Cerna admitted to committing several other lewd acts within the City of Thousand Oaks.
Prepared by: Detective Sergeant Robert Fleming
Media Release Date: January 20, 2015
Media Follow-Up Contact: Timothy Lohman (805) 947-8255 / [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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