Crime in the ‘Cito — Sheriff’s Blotter 93108. . .

Death / N. Padaro Overpass  — Monday, February 10, at 10:40 hours

At approximately 10:40 hours, a male was found down next to his bicycle near the Highway 101 northbound offramp to Padaro Lane. The male suffered an unknown medical emergency and numerous attempts at life-saving measures were taken. At 11:14 hours, the male was pronounced dead and transported to the Coroners Bureau. 

Suspected Pipe Bomb / Parra Grande Lane  — Monday, February 10, at 23:44 hours

Deputies were dispatched to investigate an anonymous report of a possible pipe bomb at the above-mentioned address. The reporting party was with We Tip Anonymous Reporting System. Deputies responded to the address and attempted to contact anyone at the residence. There was a single light on inside the residence appearing to come from the second floor. Deputies knocked on the door numerous times, illuminated the interior of the residence with flashlights, and walked around the entire perimeter of the residence with no answer from anyone inside. While walking the perimeter, there was nothing unusual observed around or near the residence.

Theft / 2200 block Bella Vista Drive — Saturday, February 15, at 08:59 hours

A gentleman walking the 2200 block of Bella Vista Drive turned in some items he found on the side of the road. These items were traced back to residents on Sheffield Drive. It was discovered that one of the residents had his wallet stolen from inside his unlocked vehicle overnight. One of his credit cards had been used at Ralphs (Goleta area) and Target (SB area). It was also later discovered that the resident’s mom’s business credit card was in his wallet, and used at Smoke N Blow, Home Depot, Chevron, and attempted at Ralphs (all in Goleta area). The process of gathering evidence from these businesses and investigation is ongoing. 

Burglary / Cold Spring Road  — Saturday, February 15, at 20:17 hours

Unknown suspect(s) made entry through a second-floor balcony glass door which they shattered. Upon entry they ransacked the upstairs of the residence which consisted of the master bedroom and an office. During the burglary the suspects were able to break into a safe as well. The victim’s estimated the value of their property stolen (mostly jewelry and camera equipment) to be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. K9-3 conducted a track but no suspects were located.