Suspect Sought in Car and Bike Jacking

This is a press release from the Eureka Police Department. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty:

Suspect in orange

On Sunday, 09/17/2017, at 6:50 p.m. officers with the Eureka Police Department stopped a suspected DUI vehicle. The vehicle yielded in the southern parking lot of the Bayshore Mall. A male passenger fled from the stopped vehicle.

The passenger fled through the mall and exited to the rear of the mall. Once behind the mall, the male brandished a firearm at a woman and stole her bicycle. He rode the bicycle through the parking lot area where he abandoned the bicycle and with gun in hand carjacked a woman of her silver Ford Focus sedan. The woman was unhurt. The vehicle was located on Monday, 9/18/2017 on the Hammond Trail in McKinleyville. It is being processed for evidence at this time. 

The driver of the stopped vehicle, identified as John Anthony Vella, 44, of Eureka, was detained at gunpoint. 

Suspect in orange

The vehicle was searched and two loaded firearms (a 9mm semi-auto pistol and 44 magnum revolver) were located along with ammunition. 

Vella, who is a convicted felon and currently on parole, was arrested for multiple gun violations and a parole hold was authorized.

The outstanding suspect should be considered armed and dangerous. No attempts should be made to contact him. If you see the suspect call 911 or the Eureka Police Department at 707 441-4044.

Anyone with information on the identification of the suspect is asked to contact Det. Ron Harpham at 707 441-4305.

Earlier Chapter: Man Fleeing From a Traffic Stop Steals First a Bicycle and Then a Car at Gunpoint

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Lundbar Hillbilly
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Lundbar Hillbilly
6 years ago

I’m thinking he’s a southpaw.

Hum broseph
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6 years ago

He’s got a limp wrist. You know what that means….

yosel
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yosel
6 years ago

idiot, another humboldts finest

Cowabunga
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Cowabunga
6 years ago

Already dressed for Halloween.

local observer
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local observer
6 years ago
Reply to  Cowabunga

I would have went with Deer season.

Livin' Easy
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Livin' Easy
6 years ago

Perfect example of criminals released because of the stupid propositions passed years ago. Most of them have no desire to be better citizens and will continue to do things like this to the innocent public. All of you who voted to let these repeat criminals out are getting what you deserve. Too bad the rest of us have to also suffer because of your ignorance and stupidity!

Susy Barsotti
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Susy Barsotti
6 years ago

Pinkman lives!