Officers said they responded to a burglary on the 1600 block of Evangeline Place around 5:15 p.m. Monday.
When police arrived, they were told that the suspect, identified as 28-year-old Christopher Mack, was trying to get into a second home in the area. He allegedly threatened, battered and prevented residents from calling police.
Officials said Mack fled the home. They chased him through several backyards and eventually caught him on the 1600 block of Patricia Street.
Mack was arrested and booked into the Ventura County Jail on several charges, including witness intimidation, criminal threats and burglary.
Anyone with information about the burglaries should call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740.
