Sheriff's Detectives Investigate Robbery and Kidnapping in Carpinteria

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By the Santa Barbara Couty Sheriff's Office

Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a reported robbery and kidnapping that occurred on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, in the 4900-block of Carpinteria Avenue. On Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at approximately 8:48 a.m., the victim reached out to law enforcement to report the incident that had occurred the day prior. Deputies took an initial report and have since forwarded the case to detectives for follow-up.

While this investigation remains active and ongoing, and the Sheriff’s Office is informing the public of preliminary incident information. Incident information that is available for release so far is that on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at approximately 2:30 p.m., two suspects approached the victim outside of a business in the 4900-block of Carpinteria Avenue. They engaged in a conversation before they displayed weapons and forced the victim into their vehicle. The suspects drove the victim to a bank and where they forced the victim to withdraw cash. The suspects left the victim behind at the bank and fled in their vehicle.

The description of the suspects and their vehicle is not yet available for release as detectives are working to verify information. The Sheriff’s Office intends on keeping the public informed of developments in this case to an extent that will not compromise the ongoing investigation.

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9inchedward Aug 25, 2022 09:46 PM
Sheriff's Detectives Investigate Robbery and Kidnapping in Carpinteria

A few weeks ago I was pumping gas and a car with two straight f***ing weirdos pulled up FAST, looked Russian but sounded like Armenians, asked me for money for “gas” while holding a gold ring as a trade, I looked at him and said, “get the f*** outta here you asked me for money before 3 years ago” same car same situation, he then said not one word looked away and he sped off really fast again and got on the 101 south on casitas pass, it was weird, they needed gas money but drove off like that on the 101 south, only thing is 3 years ago he didn’t look so cracked out as he did now, be careful out there folks we have the 2nd amendment for a good reason

ChillinGrillin Aug 26, 2022 09:37 AM
Sheriff's Detectives Investigate Robbery and Kidnapping in Carpinteria

I think preventing sketchy people from bartering at gas stations with your military-grade assault rifle was one of the main purposes of the 2nd amendment. Alexander Hamilton had some dicey run-ins when he visited Philly. That seems like a good purpose for a well-regulated militia.

pstarSR Aug 26, 2022 10:26 AM
Sheriff's Detectives Investigate Robbery and Kidnapping in Carpinteria

I heard John Palm. mention that they got 1000's of dollars, is there still a limit on the amount you can withdraw from an atm? used to be only 3-$500 at a time.

if they went inside, why not call the pd from inside the bank?? something seems weird

a-1661537632 Aug 26, 2022 11:13 AM
Sheriff's Detectives Investigate Robbery and Kidnapping in Carpinteria

ATM limits changed during the pandemic due to banks being closed and then not wanting too many customers inside. Mine went from $300 to $1100 daily limit. You can tell your bank to change your account's daily ATM limit to whatever you like. I know Wells Fargo lets you do that online, other banks you might have to call.

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