3 men arrested, accused of robbing woman in Carpinteria
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. -- Santa Barbara County Sheriff's deputies arrested three men involved in a robbery early Thursday morning in Carpinteria.
At around 5:41 a.m., Sheriff deputies responded to reports of a strong-armed robbery in Carpinteria.
Deputies arrived at a gas station and made contact with a female victim.
The woman told deputies that three men robbed her and fled the area before deputies arrived.
One of the suspects was believed to be in possession of a gun.
Deputies then put out a "be on the lookout" for the three suspect.
Later at around 8:44 a.m., Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office received a call from a witness who recognized the car of the suspects.
Deputies arrived on scene at the 200 block of South Fairview in Goleta and made contact with the three suspects.
Deputies identified the men to be from Tuscon, Arizona.
All three men were arrested and put into custody.