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Suspect Arrested in Series of Theft from Vehicle Investigations
| Nature of Incident: | Suspect Arrested in Series of Theft from Vehicle Investigations |
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| Report Number: | 25-165335, 26-1283, (SVPD) 2026-460, (VPD) 2026-1520 | ||||
| Location: | 700 block Kenmore Circle, Newbury Park, CA 700 block Knollwood Drive, Newbury Park, CA 700 block Kenmore Circle, Newbury Park, CA 800 block Kenmore Circle, Newbury Park, CA 800 block La Grange Avenue, Newbury Park, CA 800 block Conestoga Circle, Newbury Park, CA 800 block Boxthorn Avenue, Newbury Park, CA 800 block Longford Avenue, Newbury Park, CA 3300 block Holloway Street, Newbury Park, CA 4000 block Mayfield Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA 1700 block Avenida Café, Camarillo, CA 4500 block Valerio Way, Camarillo, CA 6300 block Raylene Court, Simi Valley, CA 200 block Millbrae Court, Ventura, CA 8500 block Hollister Street, Ventura, CA |
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| Date & Time: | 12/28/2025 to 01/12/2026 | ||||
| Unit(s) Responsible: | Camarillo Patrol Services Camarillo Investigations Unit Ventura County Sheriff’s Homeless Liaison Unit Thousand Oaks Investigations Unit Simi Valley Police Department Detective Bureau Ventura Police Department Investigations Division |
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| (S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent |
City of Residence |
Age | |||
| (S) Jason Kohr | Santa Paula | 45 | |||
| Narrative: On December 28, 2025, patrol deputies from the Thousand Oaks Police Station responded to the 800 block of Kenmore Circle in Newbury Park, California, regarding a series of thefts from vehicles and attempted vehicle burglaries in the neighborhood. Deputies determined the suspect primarily targeted unlocked vehicles parked in residential driveways. The suspect ransacked the vehicles and stole numerous items valued at several hundred dollars, including property containing personal identifying information. On January 5, 2026, patrol deputies from the Camarillo Police Station responded to the 1700 block of Avenida Cafe in Camarillo, California, for a similar series of thefts from vehicles and attempted burglaries. Surveillance footage provided by nearby residents allowed detectives from the Camarillo Investigations Unit to identify the suspect as the same individual involved in the Newbury Park incidents. The Camarillo Investigations Unit collaborated with detectives from the Simi Valley Police Department and the Ventura Police Department. Through this collaboration, investigators learned of additional, similar incidents that occurred in the 6300 block of Raylene Court in Simi Valley, the 200 block of Millbrae Court in Ventura, and the 8500 block of Hollister Street in Ventura. Camarillo Investigations Unit detectives identified the suspect as Jason Kohr and learned he was living out of his vehicle in Santa Paula, California. On January 31, 2026, with assistance from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Homeless Liaison Unit, Kohr was located and arrested. He was booked into the Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility for violations of Penal Code sections 484(a) (Petty Theft), 487(a) (Grand Theft), 664/459 (Attempted Burglary), and Vehicle Code section 10852 (Unlawful Tampering with a Vehicle). Kohr remains in custody awaiting arraignment. Bail was set at $55,000. The Camarillo Police Department would like to remind residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious people and vehicles by promptly calling 911 or our non-emergency line of (805) 654-9511. If you see something, say something. The Camarillo Investigations Unit continues to combat crime by keeping the community informed about current crime trends while aggressively pursuing and arresting those who choose to do us harm. Join us in the fight on crime by following us on Twitter@VENTURASHERIFF, Facebook, Instagram @ VCSHERIFF, and with Nixle by texting your zip code to 888777 to receive local law enforcement and public safety alerts and advisories. |
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| Prepared by: | Detective Schaum Song | ||||
| News Release Date: | 02/01/2026 | ||||
| Media Follow-Up Contact: | Detective Jeffrey Collins 805-388-5115 |
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| Approved by: Booking Photo Release: |
Captain Jason Hendren YES NO |
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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