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Sheriff’s dive team in Oceano for ongoing homicide investigation

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(UPDATE 11:15 a.m.) – A sheriff’s sergeant on scene confirmed to KSBY News that Monday’s “evidence-based search” was related to last week’s homicide. More information is expected to be released later in the day Monday.


ORIGINAL STORY: San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Dive Team members were suiting up in Oceano Monday morning.

While sheriff’s officials confirmed some of the team was there along Juanita Avenue near Lakeside Avenue, they have not yet said whether it was in connection with the death investigation involving Lawrence Albert Bross.

The SLO Co. Sheriff's dive team suiting up in Oceano Monday morning. (KSBY photo)
The SLO Co. Sheriff’s dive team suiting up in Oceano Monday morning. (KSBY photo)

 

The 90-year-old’s body was found in his home along the 1400 block of Strand Way Thursday.

Investigators ruled his death a homicide and were on scene into Friday night working to collect evidence in the case.

So far, no arrests have been made.

The SLO Co. Sheriff's dive team in Oceano Monday morning. (KSBY photo)
The SLO Co. Sheriff’s dive team in Oceano Monday morning. (KSBY photo)

 

Anyone with information is asked to call the sheriff’s office at (805) 781-4500. Anonymous tips can be made through Crime Stoppers at (805) 549-STOP (7867) or online at www.slotips.org.

Members of the SLO Co. Sheriffs dive team suiting up in Oceano Monday morning. KSBY photo
Members of the SLO Co. Sheriffs dive team suiting up in Oceano Monday morning. KSBY photo

 

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