Crime in the ‘Cito

Burglary, Trespassing and Battery / 2700 block Padaro Lane, Montecito: Tuesday, Dec 3, 2024, at 13:50 hrs

Deputies responded to a burglary in progress. Dispatch advised that the suspect had jumped the gate and was on the property running from security. While responding, security fought with the subject and ended up tasing him. Deputies arrived and took subject into custody for the violations of 602PC and 242 PC. It was discovered subject arrived at the location via Uber and attempted to gain access to the property but was initially denied by security. Subject then jumped a wall on the north side of the property to gain access. Subject was not able to make it inside any of the residences on the property because security located him. Subject was transported and booked at SBCJ without incident.

Vandalism / 100 block Olive St, Summerland: Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024, at 14:20 hrs

Homeowner called to report an unknown suspect used an object to shatter the glass door located at the rear of the home. Officer contacted the property manager for a walkthrough, no items appeared to be missing, nor did items inside the home appear to be disturbed. It is unknown how or why the door was vandalized. Photos were taken of the door. 

High-speed Motorcycle Crash Death / SB Hwy 101 off ramp at San Ysidro Road, Montecito: Friday, Dec 6, 2024, at 23:06 hrs

A male was found by a passerby, lying unresponsive on the southbound highway 101 offramp at San Ysidro Road. Medical aid was rendered, however, he succumbed to his injuries. The decedent was involved in a high-speed single vehicle motorcycle crash. His remains were transported to the coroner’s bureau by Medical Assistant [MA] and his NOK [Next of Kin] notified in person by LASD in Inglewood. 

Forced Entry Burglary / 2200 block Whitney Ave, Summerland: Saturday, Dec 7, 2024, at 13:00 hrs

RP called and reported an unknown suspect forced entry into the rear bedroom of his mother’s house. The suspect used an object to pry open the French doors to the bedroom and entered the house. At the time of the report, no items were believed to be missing.