The Islamic Center of San Diego was placed under lockdown Tuesday by the San Diego Police Department “out of an abundance of caution,” announced in an X post. At 1:50 p.m., Carlsbad Police Department officers attempted a traffic stop for a woman who was driving erratically. Around that ti me, the suspect’s family called Carlsbad police. They warned officers that the woman was making suicidal statements, was possibly armed and could be heading to the Islamic Center of San Diego, San Diego police Public Information Officer Lt. Cesar Jimenez said. At about 2:30 p.m., San Diego police received the information and headed to the Islamic Center of San Diego. The woman had already been at the center. While there, she spoke to security guards and quickly left. Out of an abundance of caution, the center was put on lockdown. The department also sent officers to every Islamic center and mosque in San Diego, Jimenez said. Imam Taha Hassan, the religious leader of the Islamic Center of San Diego said they do not know the woman and had only seen a video she shared on social media. He added that she came to the center seeking help saying she “did not feel safe.” The identity of the woman was unknown, and police say she is no longer in San Diego County. Police are asking the public to not approach the woman, who is believed to be driving a 2015 gray Toyota 4Runner, New York with the license plate KGN3027. PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT: Be on the lookout for a 2015 gray Toyota 4Runner, New York license plate KGN3027. If located, do not approach the vehicle. Call 911 immediately.— San Diego Police Department (@SanDiegoPD) October 27, 2026 The lockdown at the San Diego Islamic Center has since been lifted. ...read more read less