Request for Public Assistance / Attempt to Identify Prowler Suspect 

October 18, 2023 - Ventura County Sheriff's Office officials report that the Fillmore Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a prowling suspect.

On October 11, 2023, at approximately 11:00 P.M. and on July 20, 2023, at approximately 12:16 A.M., the Fillmore Police Department received reports of a prowler in the 900 block of Wileman Street in the city of Fillmore.  Both incidents were captured on RING cameras.  Photographs of the suspect are attached.  

The suspect is identified as a Hispanic male, approximately 5’8” in height, approximately 45-55 years of age, with short gray facial hair and dark brown hair.

Anyone with information pertaining to this crime or any other is urged to contact the detectives listed below.  The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office and Fillmore Police Department are committed to increasing and strengthening community partnerships and utilizing technologies and evidence-based practices to enhance collaborative efforts at reducing crime and improving public safety of all residents by continued community partnerships. Join us in the fight on crime by following us on Twitter @VENTURASHERIFF, Facebook, Instagram @ VCSHERIFF, and with Nixle by texting your zip code to 888777 to receive local law enforcement and public safety alerts and advisories.

The Fillmore Police Department and Ventura County Sheriff’s Office encourage witnesses to notify the Sheriff’s Communication Center at 805-654-9511 or 911 of any suspected illegal activity they witness so deputies can investigate these matters as soon as they happen.  The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank members of the public for their on-going support and due diligence in providing information to assist our agency in solving crimes. We are better at what we do because of our community partnerships.

Nature of Incident: Request for Public Assistance / Attempt to Identify Prowler Suspect.

Report Number: RB # 23-131109

Location: 900 Block Wileman Street

Fillmore, CA

Date & Time: October 11, 2023 @ 11:00 PM

July 20, 2023 @ 12:16 AM

Unit(s) Responsible: Fillmore Patrol Services / Fillmore Detectives

Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to a $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).

Source & photos: Ventura County Sheriff's Office