Coverage dated November 5, 2026 to November 6, 2026

Suspects Outstanding After Stabbing, Attempted Robbery Near Isla Vista

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A handful of suspects wanted for a stabbing and attempted robbery Wednesday night at the Coal Oil Point Reserve near Isla Vista were still at large on Thursday, a UC Santa Barbara spokesperson confirmed.

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Santa Barbara News-Press
Stabbing at Coal Oil Point Reserve near Isla Vista (opens Santa Barbara News-Press)
Published Nov 5, 2026
Santa Barbara News-Press's feed description
The four to five suspects involved in the stabbing are still at large, according to Kiki Reyes, university spokeswoman
KEYT Santa Barbara
Police Search Underway After Attempted Robbery and Stabbing at Coal Oil Point Reserve Wednesday Evening (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)
Published Nov 5, 2026
KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT SANTA BARBARA (KEYT) – University police are investigating an attempted robbery and stabbing at Coal Oil Point Reserve that happened Wednesday evening. On Nov. 4, at 9:10 p.m.
Nooz Hawk
Suspects Outstanding After Stabbing, Attempted Robbery Near Isla Vista (opens Nooz Hawk)
Published Nov 5, 2026
Nooz Hawk's feed description
A handful of suspects wanted for a stabbing and attempted robbery Wednesday night at the Coal Oil Point Reserve near Isla Vista were still at large on Thursday, a UC Santa Barbara spokesperson confirmed.
The Santa Barbara Independent
UC Santa Barbara Police Investigating Stabbing, Attempted Robbery at Coal Oil Point Reserve in Isla Vista (opens The Santa Barbara Independent)
Published Nov 6, 2026
The Santa Barbara Independent's feed description
The victim was stabbed multiple times Wednesday night by at least three suspects who remain at large.