Anonymous
Source: Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff’s detectives are investigating the burglary of a firearms store in the 5700 block of Hollister Avenue.
On Thursday, August 12, 2021 at approximately 2:11 p.m., deputies were dispatched the business to take a report for the burglary. When deputies arrived, they learned that numerous firearms had been stolen and they noted a large hole in the side of the building near the roofline where it appears the suspect(s) entered. Sheriff’s detectives and forensics technicians responded to the scene to assist with the investigation.
Sheriff’s detectives are conducting a thorough investigation and are coordinating with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. There have not been any arrests made at this time and the exact number and description of the stolen firearms is not available for release at this time.
Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged 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
@GeneralTree, what an odd thing to say. When I was 14 and dumb, a friend and I stole a skirt from Macy’s. So I guess clothing stores can’t safely store clothing? And banks can’t safely store money, grocery stores can’t safely store chewing gum, and cars can’t safely store catalytic converters. Thieves will steal whatever they want – chewing gum, guns and all. It’s not political.
Seabird, nice try. A skirt, money, gum and catalytic converters aren’t used to kill people, so…..
I’m guessing the guns were locked in a safe. That shop is in the back and using a lookout it would be hard work but routine to cut into the safe with a chain saw type cutoff wheelsaw with several very high quality metal cutting wheels and concrete cutting wheels for any interior concrete with no one knowing the difference. Go in through the sides or back if possible. A plasma cutter would work with the back up of a concrete cutter for the fireproofing.
Electric 20 ton hydraulic tools might come in handy.
There is an old saying that even buying the best safe will just buy you more time
I was thinking about having them rework some CA compliance stuff for me this past week and am glad I didn’t .
Far better plan and more lucrative than the bank robber on the other thread
Anyway I sure the BATFE is giving Goodland the “WTF” and they will need to upgrade security to keep their Fed Firearm License
Did anyone ever shoot someone else with your skirt?
Exactly right; something smells about this story. How and why would one operate a gun shop without basic, comprehensive security? Columbo would be saying ..’just one more thing…’ Start with the insurance policy and financial condition of the business.
Those two large crappy-as-hell plywood covered attic openings scream “robbers enter here”.
I call bs. Why are there no Alarms or other SECURITY measures in place to deter this from happening? The theive(s) obviously knew this and couldn’t resist. I am gobsmacked. Christ! Nowadays, people have cameras and motion detectors on their front porch to thwart package theives. Why this gun shop doesn’t have even the most basic security in place is nuts. Insurance shouldn’t pay a penny, instead, penalize the owners and the law should charge them for reckless. endangerment to the entire community. I for one am pissed off about this.