Vehicle Burglary Suspect Arrested 
On January 17, 2024 at 0400 hours SMPD officers conducted an operation to curb vehicle burglaries at local hotels in the area of 2100 North Preisker Lane. Officers witnessed a subject walk up to a hotel guests’ vehicle, break a window, and take property from the vehicle. The subject rode off on his bicycle and as officers attempted to stop him, he fled and was captured.
Arthur Martinez Pichardo, age 42, was arrested and booked into the Santa Barbara County Jail for vehicle burglary and resisting arrest.
The stolen property was returned to the victim.
Video available on @SMPDHQ social medias.
Link:https://www.instagram.com/p/C2N5-atyk6A/
Prepared By: Lt. Vega
805-928-3781 ext 2361
Address/Location
Santa Maria Police Department
1111 W Betteravia Rd
Santa Maria, CA 93455
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-928-3781