An Oxnard man was arrested on suspicion of stealing stereo equipment from the cars of farm workers while they picked fruit and vegetables at farms in Camarillo and Oxnard, authorities said.
"The cars were locked but [workers] were at a disadvantage because they were way out in the fields," said Sheriff's Sgt. Pat MacAuley, who investigated the case.
Santiago Gaona, 27, was arrested during a traffic stop about noon Tuesday and booked on suspicion of burglary and possession of burglary tools, MacAuley said.
Detectives found 25 auto stereos, amplifiers and speakers as well as cell phones and compact discs in his car, MacAuley said.
