Ventura County Sheriff's Department

On the afternoon of February 11, 2010, a juvenile passenger was traveling on a Gold Coast Transit Bus when the bus stopped at the Santa Ana Boulevard bus stop on North Ventura Avenue. The listed suspect grabbed the victim’s iPod from his hand and fled the area on foot. The victim completed his bus ride home and reported the crime to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department.

During the investigation, Ojai detectives reviewed video surveillance footage of the incident to identify the suspect. The suspect was arrested and the victim’s property was recovered and returned to the victim. The suspect was booked at the Ventura County Jail and is facing charges for Grand Theft from Person.

The Ventura County Sheriff Department’s Ojai Valley Station Detective Bureau would like to remind the public to maintain awareness of their surroundings and to keep personal property secured whenever possible.

Location: N. Ventura Ave. @ Santa Ana Blvd, Oak View

Date & Time / RB#: 02/11/10 @ 1630 hours / 10-3552

Unit Responsible: Ventura County Sheriff’s Department - Ojai Detectives

Suspects: 1) Luis Fernando Duarte, Age 18

Officer Preparing Release: Detective S. Michalec

Follow-up Contact: Detective S. Michalec / 646-1414

Date of Release: February 22, 2010

Approved By: Sgt. Hookstra