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Suspect Wanted for Burglary Arrested Thanks to Anonymous Tip and Investigative Work by Deputies
The suspect wanted for a burglary at Decker’s Brand Showcase in Goleta on October 10, 2018, is in custody thanks to an anonymous tip and follow up investigation by Sheriff’s deputies. 44-year-old Stacee Ann Walker of Goleta was identified as the suspect captured on surveillance video when she reportedly stole more than $2,000 worth of merchandise from Decker’s and fled in a GM long-bed truck with a logo on the side. The Sheriff’s Office released a photo of the suspect and the vehicle. A community member subsequently recognized the truck and provided a tip on our anonymous tip-line as to its location.
On October 18, 2018, Sheriff’s deputies located Walker at her Goleta residence in the 100 block of Aero Camino. They determined Walker was on probation and a search of her residence was conducted. During the search, they located items that had been stolen from Decker’s along with heroin and syringes. Walker was booked at the Santa Barbara County Jail on charges of burglary, possession of a controlled substance and possession of narcotic paraphernalia. She is being held on $20,000 bail.
The Sheriff’s Office wants to thank the community member who provided the tip that helped deputies locate and arrest the suspect in this case. We also want to point out the value of having a surveillance system. This case is a great example of how public assistance can play a critical role in solving crimes and holding those accountable who commit crimes in our community.
While it is always helpful when a witness comes forward to strengthen a case, anonymous tips are always accepted and appreciated. You can make an anonymous tip by calling 805-681-4171 or by going to our website at https://www.sbsheriff.org/home/anonymous-tip/.
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office contracts with the City of Goleta for police services.
At approximately 12:45 p.m. [Wednesday], October 10, 2018, Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 6600 block of Hollister Avenue in the City of Goleta to a report of a burglary that had just occurred. A woman walked into the Deckers Brand Showcase and appeared to be shopping. She gathered more than $2,200 of merchandise, including an UGG coat, several pairs of women’s designer boots and men’s designer shoes. After approximately six minutes, she ran out of the store and into the back parking lot. She was last seen fleeing the area in a light blue, GM, long-bed truck with a logo on the side.
Sheriff’s deputies searched the area but were not able to locate the vehicle.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian female, in her fifties, with short blonde hair wearing jeans. She is approximately 5’6” tall and about 130 pounds.
If you have any information that would assist investigators, you are asked to contact the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office at 805-683-2724. To leave an anonymous tip, please call 805-681-4171 or go to our website at https://www.sbsheriff.org/home/anonymous-tip/.
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office contracts with the City of Goleta for police services.
Thief. I bet her family is proud.
A classy lady indeed…she and her beau will be stylin’ in their new Ugg apparel…on Date Night they can he found at Arby’s…they gots the meats…
This is super common in N. Cal. after our governor doubled the amount that is considered petty theft. All big store here have security guards at the doors to keep people from running out. I was at Harbor Freight when someone stole a shopping cart full of stuff the same way. It was illegal for store employees to chase him, is what they told me …
Hopefully she can get the help she needs and is willing to accept it. It would be overwhelmingly cool if Deckers Co. reached out to help her with her apparent drug problem.
Thousands of dollars worth of merchandise 2,000 grand?