Community
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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Media Release: Public Safety Notice: Mail theft in the Ojai Valley
| Nature of Incident: | Public Safety Notice: Mail theft in the Ojai Valley | ||
| Report Number: | 25-28504, 25-60120, 25-61366 | ||
| Location: | The City of Ojai and Oakview, CA | ||
| Date & Time: | March 2025 to present | ||
| Unit(s) Responsible: | Ojai Investigations Bureau | ||
| Narrative: Narrative: |
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| Over the past several months, the Ojai Investigations Bureau has noted a significant increase in mail theft targeting the blue United States Postal Service (USPS) mailboxes located throughout the city and county areas of the Ojai Valley. In response to these incidents, and with the assistance of U.S. Congressional District Representative Robert O’Riley from the Office of U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and Ojai Police Chief Captain Steve Jenkins, several of the older USPS mailboxes have been replaced with newer, more secure models. These replacements aim to deter theft and better protect community members' mail. Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant, avoid leaving outgoing mail overnight, and report any suspicious activity around mailboxes to the Ojai Police Department. The upgraded mailboxes have been installed at the following locations:
There are plans to replace additional mailboxes in the future. The following tips are recommended for citizens when mailing checks through the United States Postal Service.
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| Prepared by: | Detective Joseph Sharif #4540 | ||
| News Release Date: | July 09, 2025 | ||
| Media Follow-Up Contact: | Detective Joseph Sharif 805-646-1414 [email protected] |
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| Approved by: |
Captain Steve Jenkins | ||
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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Address/Location
Ventura County Sheriff's Office
800 S Victoria Ave
Ventura, CA 93003
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-654-9511