Ventura County Sheriff's Department

On 01-08-14, Detectives with the East County Major Crimes Unit and Thousand Oaks Special Enforcement Detail continued their investigation of an armed home invasion robbery that occurred on Thursday, 01-02-14, in Thousand Oaks CA.

Investigators developed leads identifying Rocael Osorio as the suspect in this crime. He was arrested in Canoga Park in connection with the robbery. Osorio is suspected of forcing his way into the elderly victim’s residence, with a handgun, and stealing property. Detectives have recovered the handgun used in this crime. This appears to be an isolated incident that Osorio acted alone in committing.

Osorio was booked on armed robbery and elder abuse charges. He is currently in custody at the Ventura County Jail with bail being sought at $500,000 dollars pending his arraignment in Superior Court.

Nature of Incident: Home Invasion Robbery/Elder Abuse Arrest
Report Number: 14-98
Location: 7000 Block Owensmouth Avenue, Canoga Park, CA
Date & Time: 01/08/14 @ 3:30 PM
Unit Responsible: East County Major Crimes
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
(S) Rocael Osorio Van Nuys 37
Prepared by: Sergeant Alan Hartkop
Media Release Date: January 08, 2014
Follow-Up Contact: Detective Todd Welty @ (805) 494-8224
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).