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Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to a $1,000 reward for information, which leads to an 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).
Moorpark Police Department Arrests Vehicle Theft Suspect
| Report Number: | 26-127807, 26-127810, 26-127812, 26-127813, 26-127819, 26-127820, 26-127824, 26-127828, 26-127831, 26-127892, 26-127998, 26-128225, 26-128679, 26-134363 |
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| Location: | 4000 Block of Lantern Lane, City of Moorpark | ||||
| Date & Time: | 09/29/2026 0716 hours | ||||
| Unit(s) Responsible: | Moorpark Special Enforcement Unit Moorpark Investigations Unit Moorpark Patrol Services Los Angeles Police Department |
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| (S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent |
City of Residence |
Age | |||
| (S) Anthony Covarrubias Jr. |
Valley Village, CA | 32 | |||
| Narrative: | |||||
| On 09/29/26, at approximately 0716 hours, deputies assigned to the Moorpark Police Department patrol services unit, responded to the 4000 block of Lantern Lane, Moorpark, California, reference a stolen vehicle. Deputies arrived on scene and contacted the victim who stated the suspect had stolen his vehicle and made unauthorized purchases with his credit cards. During the initial investigation by patrol deputies, several additional victims, from the same general area, reported vehicle break-ins and vehicle thefts. Multiple victims were able to provide video surveillance of two unidentified suspects who conspired together during the neighborhood crime spree. The follow-up investigation was conducted by detectives with the Moorpark Investigations Unit. With the information collected by patrol deputies, coupled with utilizing ALPR (Automated License Plate Reader) technology, the stolen vehicle was located. With the assistance of the Los Angeles Police Department, the stolen vehicle was recovered, unoccupied, along the 5000 block of Bellingham Avenue, Los Angeles, California and was later returned to the victim. Stolen property from the vehicle thefts was also located in the stolen vehicle. Those items were collected and returned to victims. Detectives were able to identify Anthony Covarrubias Jr. as one of the individuals responsible for the crime spree. With the assistance of the Los Angeles Police Department, Covarrubias was located and arrested on 10/13/2026. Covarrubias was arrested for numerous counts of PC 459- Burglary, PC 487(a)- Grand Theft, PC 530.5(a)- Identity Theft, CVC 10851(a)- Stolen Vehicle, and PC 182(a)(1)- Conspiracy to Commit a Crime. Covarrubias is currently being held at the Pre-Trial Detention Facility on a $500,000.00 bail pending court proceedings. The Moorpark Police would like to thank the citizens and businesses throughout Moorpark for their assistance. With the collaboration and trust from the public, crimes continue to be solved, allowing the judicial system to hold those responsible accountable for crimes committed. Join us in the fight on crime by following us on X @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 Phillip Kirby | ||||
| News Release Date: | 10/16/2026 | ||||
| Media Follow-Up Contact: | Detective Phillip Kirby 805-532-2714 [email protected] |
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| Approved by: Booking Photo Release: |
Captain Nick Odenath YES NO |
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Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to a $1,000 reward for information, which leads to an 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).
Address/Location
Ventura County Sheriff's Office
800 S Victoria Ave
Ventura, CA 93003
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-654-9511