[UPDATE 4:09 p.m.] Sheriff’s Office Seeks Masked Burglary Suspects

truck in treesPress release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:

On 07-19-17 deputies responded to a report of a residential burglary on Johnson Rd in Hydesville. During the investigation it was determined that neighbors had seen a vehicle (attached photo) parked across the street from the victim’s residence earlier in the day. Later the vehicle was spotted parked near the fire department. Witnesses additionally reported seeing two masked suspects, wearing all black, running from the area of the victim’s home, carrying a duffel bag, and leaving in the vehicle. The vehicle was last seen headed towards Fortuna. The victim reported two compound bows and jewelry were taken during the burglary.

The suspect vehicle is described as a green 90s model Chevrolet pickup with a white tailgate. The vehicle appeared to be lifted.

Suspect seen in the vehicle while parked across the street: dark skinned male, short brown hair, stocky build, late 20’s early 30’s.

For the last several years there has been an increase in daytime burglaries. Residents are asked to keep a watchful eye on their neighborhoods. If suspicious persons or vehicles are seen, try to get a good description, and call the Sheriff’s Office.

If anyone has information on this incident please call the Sheriff’s Office at 445-7251UPDATE 4:09 p.m.: UPDATED PRESS RELEASE:

Within hours of the publication of this press release the Sheriff’s Office received an anonymous tip that the suspect vehicle involved in this burglary was currently in the city of Fortuna. Officers from the Fortuna Police Department responded to the vehicle location at the request of the Sheriff’ Office. Fortuna Officers located the associated vehicle and arrested two suspects. One of the bows and additional property belonging to the victim were located. Deputies are currently on scene and have taken over the investigation. An additional media release will be issued tomorrow with more information. The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the anonymous tipster.

 

 

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Dan Fuller
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Dan Fuller
6 years ago

Green??? Looks like it’s Blue, in the pic!!!

Cowabunga
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Cowabunga
6 years ago

Having an image of the suspect’s vehicle is helpful.

Video clips of a suspect’s vehicle from our security cameras helped catch a burglar. Turns out he was a drug addict and committed a number of burglaries in our area. Our security camera system was a good investment. Too bad it is needed though.

TheManager
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TheManager
6 years ago

Hydesville,…
Sounds tweaky as hell.
Never been there but i guarantee you got plenty of meth out there fueling the madness!