Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Suspected Burglar

by April Charlton , April 8, 2013

The burglary suspect was caught on video surveillance (above)

The Santa Maria Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect they believe burglarized Max Auto Sales.

The male suspect is believed to have burglarized Max Auto Sales at 423 N. Broadway at about 3 a.m. on Monday, April 1. He was captured on surveillance video and was last seen leaving the area on West Tunell Street from Broadway, police said.

The suspect appears to be in his mid 30s, about five feet and seven inches tall, weighing between 160 and 200 pounds. He was last seen wearing a white stocking cap, dark-colored pea coat, light color jeans and skater-style black tennis shoes with white soles, according to the police.

Anyone with information about the suspected burglar is urged to call Officer Andrew Brice at the Santa Maria Police Department at (805) 928-3781. Anonymous tips can also be made by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-877-800-9100.

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April Charlton

April Charlton is a freelance journalist who specializes in criminal and local government matters. She has more than 11-plus years of experience as a reporter, covering everything from cops and courts to city and county governments. She writes for CrimeVoice and several newspapers on the Central Coast, including the Santa Maria Times, a daily publication, and its sister papers, Times Press Recorder and The Adobe Press. She may be reached at really_dawn@yahoo.com for any comments or suggestions that you may have.