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Released: June 11, 2026 - Thursday, 04:26 PM
The investigation identified a series of commercial burglaries that began in April 2026 and occurred at multiple locations throughout the county, including Cambria, Cayucos, San Simeon, and Templeton. Businesses impacted by these crimes include the San Simeon Post Office, Artifacts Gallery, McLean Jewelry, and Upscale Resale.
Detectives served search warrants at a location in Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo. At that time evidence was recovered and connected to several burglaries. At the time of his arrest, Coats was found in possession of stolen property connected to a commercial burglary that had occurred earlier that same day in San Luis Obispo. Detectives also believe that Coats is associated with numerous burglaries outside of San Luis Obispo County.
Investigators also determined that Coats was out on bail related to a separate burglary investigation being conducted by the Morro Bay Police Department at the time of his arrest.
Coats has an extensive criminal history that includes felony convictions in Santa Barbara County for possession of a stolen vehicle in 2019, assault with a deadly weapon in 2020, and grand theft in 2022.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Sheriff's Office Detective Division at (805) 781-4500.
Burglary Suspect Arrested
Contact: Tony CipollaPhone: 805-781-4547Date and time of incident: 6-10-2026, Approximately 6:15 PMPlace of Occurrence: 4700 Block of Santa Fe Road, San Luis ObispoVictim Information: N/ASuspect Information: Ryan Michael Coats, 27, Morro Bay & LompocOn 6-10-2026, Detectives with the Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit arrested 27-year-old Ryan Coats on four felony burglary charges and one count of attempted burglary.The investigation identified a series of commercial burglaries that began in April 2026 and occurred at multiple locations throughout the county, including Cambria, Cayucos, San Simeon, and Templeton. Businesses impacted by these crimes include the San Simeon Post Office, Artifacts Gallery, McLean Jewelry, and Upscale Resale.
Detectives served search warrants at a location in Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo. At that time evidence was recovered and connected to several burglaries. At the time of his arrest, Coats was found in possession of stolen property connected to a commercial burglary that had occurred earlier that same day in San Luis Obispo. Detectives also believe that Coats is associated with numerous burglaries outside of San Luis Obispo County.
Investigators also determined that Coats was out on bail related to a separate burglary investigation being conducted by the Morro Bay Police Department at the time of his arrest.
Coats has an extensive criminal history that includes felony convictions in Santa Barbara County for possession of a stolen vehicle in 2019, assault with a deadly weapon in 2020, and grand theft in 2022.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Sheriff's Office Detective Division at (805) 781-4500.
