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Parolee arrested for robbing elderly man in San Luis Obispo

July 1, 2026

Anthony Smith

By JOSH FRIEDMAN

San Luis Obispo police officers arrested a homeless parolee for allegedly robbing an elderly man on Monday.

Shortly after 6 p.m., officers responded to the 400 block of Prado Road over a reported robbery. Investigators determined the suspect, 60-year-old Anthony Smith, approached the elderly victim from behind, placed his hands on the victim’s shoulders and instructed him not to turn around, according to the San Luis Obispo Police Department.

Smith then took the victim’s phone out of his pocket and searched the elderly man for additional property, after which he fled the area. The victim did not suffer any injuries during the robbery.

Police quickly located Smith near the intersection of Higuera Street and Granada Drive. Officers recovered the stolen phone while investigating the robbery.

Officers arrested Smith on felony charges of robbery, elder abuse and a parole violation. Smith, whom police describe as a transient living in San Luis Obispo, is currently on parole for a burglary offense.

Smith currently remains in San Luis Obispo County Jail with no bail amount set, according to the county sheriff’s office website.

 


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9 Comments

The homeless should be housed offshore in soon-to-be-decommissioned cruise ships, certain naval vessels, or older container ship cargo vessels. Safe accommodations, access to hygiene infrastructure & services, plenty of fresh air, healthy food served in the mess/cafeteria, lots of fresh-caught fish, useful jobs available to support the vessel and ship occupants, and ABSOLUTELY NO ACCESS TO DRUGS & ALCOHOL.


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Liberals . It’s just , a bad dream . Your wake up soon.


6

Yes, “reparations” will help him for sure, right?


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what a hideous looking creep! maybe more free stuff and tax payer-funded housing will fix him.


30

So he is going back to prison… right?…


28

If they put him in prison , how would they get his vote?


21

For 3 days .


4

Please, please let’s get these individuals off the street. We don’t need to be putting up with this crap. But, oh…. we are so compassionate. Until it hits us directly. Good grief.


46

California’s attempt to free up prison bed space comes at a price; one more homeless man on the streets who preys on elderly victims.


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