Suspect Could Be Tied To At Least 7 Burglaries, Police Say

Santa Monica CA

21 May, 2021

2:13 PM

Description

SANTA MONICA, CA — Authorities are searching for a man suspected in at least seven burglaries at businesses in Santa Monica. The suspect has targeted businesses, including nail salons, restaurants, clothing stores, hotels and medical offices along Wilshire Boulevard, Montana Avenue and Lincoln Boulevard, according to Santa Monica Police Department. "The suspect enters the businesses through an open rear door and goes to 'employees only' areas and steals wallets, cell phones and other employees' property," officials said. "The suspect is responsible for at least seven burglaries." Police describe the suspect as a Black man in his 20s with a thin build, short dreadlocks and thin mustache. He has been seen wearing a colorful backpack with Bart Simpson graphic print, green camouflage hoodie, black "Puma" long sleeve hoodie, gray pants with black stripes and blue bandana with circular patterns. Authorities are asking the public to help identify the suspect. Anyone with information was asked to contact Santa Monica Police Det. P. Zamfirov at 310-458-8398, Sgt. C. Green at 310-458-8414, or the Watch Commander at 310-458-2249 SEE MORE: Convicted Felon Arrested On Suspicion Of Carrying Loaded GunPolice Search For Suspect Who Attacked Asian Man At Third StreetMan Suspected Of Arson At Pizza Restaurant Arrested, Police Say