Standoff Ends With Peninsula Car Theft Suspect's Arrest

PACIFICA, CA — A Peninsula car theft suspect was arrested last week after disrobing during a standoff with authorities, Pacifica police said.

Isaac Anthony Acosta, 34 of San José, was arrested on suspicion of possession of a stolen vehicle, resisting arrest and vandalism, police said.

Acosta was booked at the San Mateo County Jail on charges associated with the alleged car theft and two outstanding warrants, police said.

The San José Police Department at around 9:50 p.m. alerted Pacifica authorities that they tracked a stolen vehicle to the coastal Peninsula city.

Pacifica police located the vehicle occupied by two people in the parking lot of a closed business near the intersection of Reina Del Mar Avenue and Highway 1.

“Criminals will often steal vehicles to use in the commission of other crimes including armed robberies,” police said.

“Based on this knowledge, officers conducted a high risk contact with the occupants of the stolen vehicle. The suspect in the driver seat ignored officer’s repeated commands, exited the vehicle and began arguing with officers. The suspect’s statements became increasingly irrational and he began disrobing until he was nude.”

Acosta’s arrest culminated a 20-minute standoff, police said.

“After being placed in the back of a patrol vehicle, the suspect began violently kicking the inside of the patrol car causing damage,” police said.

“Due to his irrational behavior he was transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation.”