Police Identify Burglary Suspect

by April Charlton , May 3, 2013

Manuel Garcia

SANTA MARIA – With help from the public, police have identified the man authorities believe is responsible for the April Fool’s Day burglary of Max Auto Sales.

On April 7^th, the Santa Maria Police Department released a grainy photograph from Auto Max’s video surveillance that captured the alleged burglary and suspect.

Tips from the public led to the identification of the Santa Maria man, 41 years-old Manuel Garcia, who is currently wanted for commercial burglary in connection to the April 1^st theft of Auto Max Sales, according to police.

Garcia has yet to be located, and police are once again asking for the public’s help in locating the suspect. He is 5 feet, 11 inches tall, 160 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes.

Anyone with information about Garcia’s whereabouts is urged to call the Police Department at (805) 928-3781. Anonymous tips can also be made by calling CrimeStoppers at 1-877-800-9100.

1) Santa Maria Times: Suspect Identified in Commercial Burglary

2) KSBY6: Santa Maria Police Looking for Suspected Burglar

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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.