Locals raise money to help businesses affected by string of burglaries at Orcutt shopping center
ORCUTT, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office is investigating a string of burglaries at the Acorn Plaza shopping center on the 4800 block of Bradley Road were burglarized early Tuesday morning.
At around 2:10 a.m., deputies responded for a burglary alarm at Ricky's Pizza. When they arrived on scene they found evidence of forced entry into the restaurant, as well as Orcutt Bakery, Cold Stone Creamery, and Cubanissimo.
A Santa Maria police dog assisted with the investigation, but no suspects were located.
Forensic technicians collected evidence and the investigation is ongoing.
At this time, the sheriff's office said it will not be releasing any information about what was stolen or what evidence has been gathered.
Local community members are trying to raise money for businesses that were burglarized at a shopping center in Orcutt.
Anyone with information about the burglaries is urged to contact the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office substation in Santa Maria at 805-934-6150. You can also call leave an anonymous tip online or by calling 805-681-4171.
