A six figure burglary in Thousand Oaks ended in a dramatic high speed pursuit and multiple arrests on Tuesday May 5 2026 as law enforcement successfully recovered a massive haul of stolen property. The incident began around 10 a.m. when a local resident returned home to find their house had been completely ransacked and cleaned out of jewelry and valuables.
According to official reports from the Ventura County Sheriffs Office the suspects fled the scene with an estimated 100,000 dollars in stolen goods which triggered an immediate multi agency response across the region.
The getaway was cut short when California Highway Patrol officers spotted the primary suspect vehicle near Calabasas. When officers attempted to pull the car over the driver initiated a high speed chase that put commuters at risk before the suspects eventually ditched the vehicle. Three men attempted to escape on foot through the neighborhood but were quickly tackled and detained by pursuing deputies.
A fourth suspect who was operating a second vehicle used in the crime was also hunted down and taken into custody shortly after. Inside both vehicles investigators found the entire 100,000 dollar haul along with direct evidence linking the group to the Thousand Oaks residence.
The four men identified as Javier Ramirez and Diego Cuervo and Jesus Hernandez and Sergio Cuervo are now booked into the Ventura County Jail.
All four suspects face felony charges of residential burglary and conspiracy to commit a crime.
In a move that reflects the severity of organized retail and residential theft bail was set at a massive 500,000 dollars for each individual. According to statements from local investigators these crews often target specific homes that back up to hiking trails or golf courses because those locations provide easy cover for lookouts and quick escape routes for the burglars.
This specific case highlights a growing concern in the 805 area regarding professional burglary rings that operate with high levels of coordination and speed. These groups are known to monitor neighborhood patterns and strike during broad daylight when they know residents are at work or running errands.
The recovery of the full 100,000 dollar amount is a rare success in these types of investigations as stolen jewelry is often fenced or moved out of the county within hours of the crime. Police continue to warn residents to be vigilant and report any unfamiliar vehicles idling near trailhead entries or residential cul de sacs.
While many residents praise the high bail and aggressive pursuit there is an opposing legal viewpoint regarding how these cases are handled in the California justice system. Some criminal justice reform advocates argue that extremely high bail amounts like 500,000 dollars are a form of wealth based detention that contradicts the principle of being innocent until proven guilty.
These critics suggest that unless a suspect is a proven physical threat to the community they should be monitored via electronic means rather than held on life changing financial bonds. However prosecutors in Ventura County argue that organized burglary crews are a major flight risk and often have the resources to post lower bail and disappear before they ever face a jury.
The contrast between these viewpoints remains a major talking point in local politics as the community balances the need for property protection with evolving state laws on incarceration. For now the four suspects remain behind bars as detectives look into whether this crew is responsible for other recent high end thefts in the area. Comment JOE to follow updates on this and join our free uncensored newsletter. Is your neighborhood being watched? With crews targeting homes near trails let us know if you have seen suspicious activity lately. Stay safe Ventura County.