Simi Valley Police Recover Stolen Vehicle
Authorities arrested a woman in Simi Valley after a license plate reader identified a stolen vehicle.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Property Crime
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Simi Valley police arrested a woman after a license plate-reading camera flagged a stolen vehicle. The car had been reported stolen in Los Angeles County three days prior.
Why it matters
The use of automated technology allows local law enforcement to identify and recover stolen property more efficiently. This arrest highlights how integrated camera systems assist police in tracking vehicles across county lines.
Hailey Rojas was booked into the Ventura County Sheriff's Department Pretrial Detention Facility following the arrest. Police detained two individuals during the stop, though the second occupant was released at the scene.
The players
Hailey Rojas
The individual arrested by local authorities for the possession of a stolen vehicle.
Ventura County Sheriff's Department
The agency responsible for managing the local detention facility where the suspect was booked.
The details
An officer conducted a traffic stop on the 2300 block of Erringer Road after a Flock camera flagged the vehicle at 1:37 a.m. The suspect was taken into custody without further incident.
Timeline
The vehicle was reported stolen in Los Angeles County on October 26, 2026.
A camera flagged the stolen vehicle at 1:37 a.m. on October 29, 2026.
Legal Context
The arrest relies on the deployment of Flock license plate-reading camera systems, which have become standard tools for local police departments. This reflects a broader trend of utilizing automated surveillance to address property crime in residential areas.
Residents in the area should remain aware that police utilize automated tools to monitor traffic for security purposes. This incident demonstrates that stolen property identified by these systems can lead to immediate traffic stops and police interventions.
The takeaway
Using license plate readers helps police recover stolen assets quickly after they are reported. Drivers are reminded that vehicle information is tracked across county jurisdictions through these digital networks.
Further reading
Learn more about local law enforcement efforts at the Property Crime section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KTLA 5.
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