Shelter-in-place lifted in Orcutt after deputies search for robbery suspect

ORCUTT, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office lifted a shelter-in-place in Orcutt that was issued Tuesday afternoon.

The Sheriff's Office issued the shelter-in-place just before 3 p.m. on Via Alta from Bradley Road to Via Riviera.

At around 9:1 a.m., deputies responded to reports of an assault robbery on the 1100 block of Via Alta.

The suspect reportedly stole the victim's personal property, battered the victim and then fled the scene before deputies arrived.

The victim sustained moderate injuries and was transported to a local hospital.

Sheriff's dogs, County Air Support and the California Highway Patrol responded to help search for the suspect in the area of the Okerblom Trail and the surrounding gully.

At around 2:40 p.m., deputies spotted the suspect and requested that residents on Via Alta between Bradley and Via Riviera, shelter in place as they search the area.

Deputies were unable to find the suspect and lifted the shelter-in-place order.

The suspect remains outstanding.

The suspect is described to be a man, between 25 to 35 years old with a scruffy beard. He was last seen wearing a black shirt and tan colored pants.

The Sheriff's Office warns people to not approach the suspect and to call 911 immediately.

Anyone with information about this suspect is urged to call Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Dispatch at 805-683-2724.