Suspect sought for alleged armed robbery in Buellton

By Raiza Giorgi · Thu Sep 17 2020

By Raiza Giorgi publisher@santaynezvalleystar.com Two suspects are still at large after an alleged armed robbery Thursday evening at Houston's Liquor in Buellton.

The first suspect is described as an Hispanic male wearing grey shorts and a black "Champion" sweatshirt with a black baseball cap and mask. The second suspect is described as a shorter Hispanic female wearing a black "Champion" sweatshirt with a blue surgical mask, according to the photos released by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department. The incident was reported at 5:51 p.m. on Thursday, in the 400 block of Avenue of Flags. The suspects were on foot, according to witnesses on a Facebook chatroom who saw the suspects walk by just before the incident. Sheriff's deputies are looking for the suspect by car and helicopter.

Suspect is considered dangerous- do not approach, call 9-1-1 if they is seen.

There was a Shelter in Place alert notifying the City of Buellton to go inside and lock doors. It was lifted around 9:30 p.m., however the suspects are still outstanding, according to Sheriff's officials.