Mailboxes Damaged in Lompoc Explosion

Source: Lompoc Police Department

Case# : 202008-1812

Press Release Date : 08/20/2020 10:11 AM

Location : 1641 W. Central Ave.

Crime/Offense : Explosive Device

Suspect(s) : Unknown

On Thursday, August 20, 2020 at approximately 10:11 a.m., officers of the Lompoc Police Department responded to the 1600 block of West Central Avenue for a report of an explosion.

Upon arrival, officers found a small debris field in the driveway of 1641 West Central Avenue. Lompoc Fire Department responded as a precaution after the odor of gas was detected, but no gas leaks were located and the scene was declared safe.

The initial investigation revealed that unknown suspects set an unknown type of explosive device near a bank of mailboxes on the property. This device exploded and damaged the mailboxes and caused minor property damage to several of the surrounding commercial structures. A member of the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad responded and assisted with this investigation.

No one was injured as a result of this incident and the investigation is on going. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Lompoc Police Department or notify the department via the Lompoc Police Department App.