05/29/2026
NEWS RELEASE ---
DATE: May 29, 2026
SUBJECT: Robbery Suspects Arrested
LOCATION: Oxnard, CA
SUSPECT: Jaden Llamas, 18-Year-Old Ventura Resident, Two 17-Year-Old Male Oxnard Residents
CONTACT: Detective Randall Gonzales
(805) 288-3289 (Tues-Fri 7:00 AM-5 PM) | [email protected]
On April 24, 2026, at approximately 4:30 AM, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the AMPM at 1132 S Oxnard Blvd regarding an armed robbery that had just occurred at the convenience store. Officers learned that three male subjects entered the store, selected merchandise, and attempted to leave without paying. When confronted by the store employee, the suspects went behind the counter and demanded money.
One suspect was in possession of a handgun and threatened the employee. The suspects left the store with merchandise and an undisclosed amount of money. No one was injured.
Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department's Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) took over the investigation. Investigators gathered sufficient evidence to identify the suspects as 18-year-old Jaden Llamas and two 17-year-old males. VCU Investigators obtained search warrants for three residences in Oxnard and Ventura.
On May 27, 2026, members of the Oxnard Police Department's SWAT Team, K9 Unit, and VCU served a search warrant at a residence in the 2100 block of Isabella St in Oxnard. One of the juvenile suspects was located at the residence and was arrested for second-degree robbery.
On May 29, 2026, VCU served two search warrants at residences in the 1100 block of Johnson Dr in Ventura, and in the 1300 block of East Channel Islands Blvd in Oxnard. Jaden Llamas was located at the Ventura residence and was arrested for second-degree robbery.
The second juvenile suspect was in custody at the Ventura County Juvenile Justice Center, where VCU Investigators arrested him for second-degree robbery.
The investigation is ongoing, and no further information is available at this time. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Randall Gonzales at 805-288-3289 or by email at [email protected].
The Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit and Violent Crimes Unit are committed to reducing gang crimes and gun violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws specifically targeting known, active gang members residing in the city. Anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. You can remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.
https://oxnard.gov/pd-news/news-release-robbery-suspects-arrested-05-29-2026