Burglary Media Release - Hampton Inn & Suites
On August 25, 2015 San Luis Obispo Police Officers responded to The Hampton Inn & Suites at 1530 Calle Joaquin for a report of a theft. Officers discovered that a theft of cash had occurred at the front desk.
A light-skinned black male suspect with a beard, wearing a black baseball cap, black clothing and a black jacket entered the hotel and walked upstairs. The suspect returned to the front desk a short time later and used a ruse to get the clerk to leave the front desk. While the clerk was gone, the suspect forced open the cash drawer and stole an undisclosed amount of money. A security camera in the lobby captured the suspect as he entered the hotel.
Anyone who has information as to the identity of this suspect is asked to call the San Luis Obispo Police Department, or Crime Stoppers. Your identification can be kept confidential. In addition, local business owners should be suspicious of anyone attempting to divert their attention and report any suspicious persons immediately to the San Luis Obispo Police Department.
Address/Location
San Luis Obispo Police Department
1042 Walnut Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-781-7337