Thousand Oaks has been rocked by a fatal stabbing incident, as reported by the Ventura County Sheriff's Office. The tragedy unfolded in the 2900 block of Crescent Way on the night of July 10th. Deputies, upon their arrival at the scene around 8:23 p.m., discovered a man with multiple stab wounds. He was quickly transported to Los Robles Hospital, but succumbed to his injuries.
The suspect, identified as 41-year-old Miguel Angel Reyes Cano of Simi Valley, allegedly fled the crime scene in a blue 2002 Dodge truck with California plates 7K43579, after the stabbing. The victim, a 36-year-old Thousand Oaks male, knew Cano, suggesting a personal conflict as a possible motive. Though detailed information has not been disclosed, the nature of their relationship is of interest to investigators, according to authorities.
Leading the charge in this homicide investigation are multiple units within the Sheriff's Department, including the Sheriff's Major Crimes Bureau, Thousand Oaks Patrol Services, Thousand Oaks Detectives Bureau, and the Sheriff’s Crime Scene Investigations Unit, among others. Law enforcement is adamant that the incident is isolated and there is no lingering threat to the community at large, yet Cano remains at large.
As the investigation continues, detectives are making a plea for public assistance. "Investigators are urging anyone with information related to Miguel Cano’s whereabouts or with any other information about the investigation to contact Detective Katie Torres at 805-384-4740," as per the official news release. In a bid to incentivize information that could lead to an arrest, Ventura County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000. Tips can be provided by calling 800-222-TIPS (8477), and potentially, without the informer having to reveal their identity.
For more details on the case and updates on the search for the suspect, members of the public can refer to the Sheriff's Office official notification on Nixle at https://nixle.us/GGDEX.
