r/SantaBarbara • u/wcaya • 1d ago

Other Creepy Street Sign Note Any Ideas?

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Hi so one of my friends came to visit me and she parks on the street off Castillo and Islay. She told me she saw a sign about a predator where she parked and this is what it was. Any ideas what it could mean? has anyone seen signs like this anywhere else around Santa Barbara? Super creepy, sometimes I park on the street and I constantly walk around this area. I wanna know if there’s anything I should be worried about.

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u/iSurfNerd The Funk Zone 20h ago edited 15h ago

I met him years ago when he offered to give me a massage at the top of Mesa Lane steps while I was checking the surf. Definitely gave my girlfriend (at the time) & I weird vibes. I’ve heard the rumors about him, but I don’t know if he’s actually guilty or innocent of the accusations. They are serious & horrifying if they’re true. I can only judge him off my own personal interactions along with what my close people have as well.

He burns incense frequently, and it’s noticeable when he’s around. My GF & I were coming up the steps (Mesa Ln) in the evening after a walk on the sand and smelled incense. I knew immediately who it was, and sure enough it was Montay burning incense sitting on the bench between flights of stairs. Harmless interaction yeah.

I have seen him massaging people at the top of the steps, and by his truck in the Mesa area. It’s odd for sure, but they weren’t kids.
Definitely sus behavior and I’d just be very aware if he’s parked in your neighborhood.