Ventura County Sheriff's Department

On 8/13/13, Jose Eduardo Martinez Jr., was arrested in Los Angeles by Thousand Oaks Detectives for Grand Theft / Real Estate Fraud.

On 5/7/13, the victim reported to the Thousand Oaks Police Department that after canceling a sale on a residence, their $10,000.00 deposit had not been refunded by the escrow company. After an investigation by Detectives with the Thousand Oaks Forgery/ Fraud Unit, it was determined that a former employee of the real estate company, Jose Eduardo Martinez Jr., had wired the deposit intended for the victim into his personal bank account.

Jose Eduardo Martinez was booked into the Ventura County Jail in lieu of $10,000 bail pending his arraignment in Superior Court.

Nature of Incident: Grand Theft Arrest – Real Estate Fraud
Report Number: RB # 13-10086
Location: 2235 Hyperion Ave. Los Angeles, CA
Date & Time: 8/13/13 / 0920 hours
Unit Responsible: Thousand Oaks Forgery and Fraud Unit
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
(S)Jose Eduardo Martinez Jr. Pasadena 38
Prepared by: Senior Deputy Britt #3572
Media Release Date: 8/13/13
Follow-Up Contact: Senior Deputy Britt – 805-494-8232
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).