Suspects Burglarize Indo China Market

Source: Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office

Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a burglary that occurred early Tuesday morning at the Indo China Market in the Storke Shopping Center. At approximately 4:23 a.m. on April 13, 2021, deputies were dispatched to the business in the 6800-block of Hollister Avenue for a burglar alarm. Deputies arrived within minutes and discovered signs of forced entry. Deputies searched the interior of the business as well as the surrounding area for the suspects, but were unable to locate any.

Throughout the day yesterday, deputies continued their investigation and were assisted by the forensics technicians in the collection of evidence. The initial investigation indicates that there are five suspects who are associated with a dark colored sedan. Items taken during the burglary include an undisclosed amount of cash as well as personal and business documents.

The case has now been forwarded Sheriff’s detectives who have asked anyone with information about this incident or the suspects to contact the Criminal Investigations Bureau at (805)681-4150. You can also call the anonymous tip line at (805)681-4171, or submit information online at sbsheriff.org/home/anonymous-tip .