Man Arrested After Santa Barbara Golf Shop Staff Recognize Repeat Suspect

Santa Barbara police officers arrested a man Saturday on suspicion of trying to steal a golf club from a local store by hiding it in his clothes and was confronted by staff.

Jason Schnell, 33, was arrested on charges of second-degree robbery and providing a false name to a peace officer after he reportedly attempted to steal from GolfMax in Loreto Plaza and fled the scene, police said.

Officers from the Santa Barbara Police Department arrived at the store, located at 3313 State St., Unit A, at 4:51 p.m. after they received a call from the owner…

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