Detectives Investigate Suspected Car Theft

Santa Barbara police detectives are looking for a man suspected of stealing a black Volkswagen Cabrio midmorning on Tuesday, December 22 from used car dealer Milpas Motors. The Cabrio, with New York state license plates CGC-2797, was stolen from the dealership’s 735 North Milpas Street store at about 11:16 a.m. last Tuesday, according to a prepared statement police released this Tuesday.

Security camera photos show the male suspect wearing a black zip-up sweatshirt, black sweatpants, and sporting short, dark-colored hair. The large white dog, which appears to accompany the suspect, is in fact Milpas Motors’ shop dog, the dealership confirmed.

Those with information about the Cabrio’s whereabouts may call Detective John Thompson at (805) 897-2325 or the anonymous tip line at (805) 897-2386.