Simi Valley police arrest driver of stolen vehicle

Simi Valley police arrested a 52-year-old woman after she was found to be driving a suspected stolen vehicle on Friday night, authorities said

The arrest began at 7:23 p.m. in the area of Los Angeles Avenue and Tapo Street, according to the Simi Valley Police Department.

Police in the area witnessed a vehicle drive by and identified it as one reported to be stolen out of Los Angeles.

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Authorities pulled the vehicle over in the parking lot of Walmart, 2204 Tapo St. The driver of the vehicle, identified as Elvia Olguin, 52, of Los Angeles, and one other occupant were detained without incident.

Olguin was arrested on suspicion of possessing a stolen vehicle and was booked into county jail, police said.

Jeremy Childs is a breaking news and public safety reporter covering the night shift for the Ventura County Star. He can be reached by calling 805-437-0208 or emailing jeremy.childs@vcstar.com. You can also find him on Twitter @Jeremy_Childs.