OXNARD, Calif. — A 22-year-old Oxnard man was arrested Friday night after police say he walked into an occupied home on Galapagos Way through an unlocked door and was confronted by the homeowner, the Oxnard Police Department announced.
Read the Oxnard Police Department release: https://www.oxnard.gov/pd-news/news-release-hot-prowl-arrest-11-06-26
Unlocked Door, Occupied Home, Confrontation
On Friday, November 6, 2026, at approximately 11:31 p.m., Oxnard Police Department officers responded to the 4100 block of Galapagos Way regarding a report of an unknown man who had unlawfully entered an occupied residence, the release stated.
The investigation revealed that the man, identified as 22-year-old Toby Perez of Oxnard, entered the residence through an unlocked door, the release stated.
While inside the home, Perez was confronted by the homeowner, the release stated. Upon being confronted, Perez immediately fled the residence.
The Search, The Arrest, The Booking
Responding officers searched the surrounding neighborhood and subsequently located Perez, the release stated.
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Perez was taken into custody and booked at the Ventura County Main Jail, the release stated.
An arrest is an allegation, not a conviction.
Lock Your Doors, Call 911, Report Tips
The Oxnard Police Department reminds residents of the importance of securing doors and windows, even when they are home, to help prevent unauthorized entry, the release stated.
Residents who encounter an intruder are encouraged to prioritize their personal safety, avoid confrontation whenever possible, and immediately contact 911, the release stated.
Anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or to report suspicious activity online through the department's website, the release stated. Tips can remain anonymous by calling Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 or submitting a tip at venturacountycrimestoppers.org.
Sources
Oxnard Police Department, "News Release – Hot Prowl Arrest (11-06-26)," November 6, 2026: https://www.oxnard.gov/pd-news/news-release-hot-prowl-arrest-11-06-26