A firefighter tears through a down cedar on one of the many fires burning across California. [Photo from InciWeb]
Zach Ellinger, a spokesperson for the US Forest Service confirmed that officers from his agency are investigating the theft of fire equipment from near the frontlines of the South Fire Complex in the area of Underwood Mountain. Ellinger declined to identify the items but did say that about $6000 worth of goods were taken. Officers were hampered in their investigation as they are currently “assisting with fire evacuations and supporting Trinity County law enforcement.”
Ellinger explained that in spite of that, officers have identified suspects and “will be seeking prosecution for all related government property theft cases.” The items in this case have been recovered though, according to community members, more than one incident has occurred.
If anyone sees something suspicious happening to fire equipment and firefighter supplies, please contact law enforcement in your area.
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What the hell??wow what kind of jerk would steal firefighters gear.he or she also needs a good ass whooping,for putting lives in danger,how classy
Agreed
Ridiculous. I hope karma returns quickly to those tweekers.
how horrible… so very disturbing people would take the time to steal when all this is happening
What kind of loser steals from firefighters who are trying to save our homes? That person should get the “Idiot of the Year” award.
So many “idiot of the year” awards it lowers their value.
that about as bad as arson !
I belive the penalty for theft should be a lot worse in the U.S. in general. Who needs a scumbag around that steals from firefighters.
I’m gonna go out on a limb and say that METH…may have something to do with thievery….just sayin…it’s everywhere nowadays….
Need to add herion users also, running rapid in both. Soo SAD!!
I want criminal interference charges added to the theft of government property charges when these assholes are busted.
That’s a special kind of lowlife, right there.
At the Hawkins Bar VFD’s Fire Hall someone emptied the diesel out of Down River VFD’s engine 2 nights ago. This engine and crew have been on duty since last Friday along with our Engine and crew in the Denny area doing structure protection,etc. Each day fter some 12 hours on duty the engine is parked at the Hall so the crew can commute to Del Loma for the evening. Upon returning very early the next morning, they discovered the theft.
That is terrible!
Agree
Wtf!! What is wrong with people!?! Its like “thank u for saving my land but FU” How disgusting can people be!! These firefighters are out there saving our land & saving lives & you steal from them. Shame on you!! If anyone is caught stealing or looting houses that have been evacuated or from firefighters, shoot them on the spot. No questions asked. You’re done!!
Misrable bastards
Criminals never really win. They get it coming back one way or another. Glad the stuff was recovered and soon they will be caught.
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I hope when they get caught Kym put the photo of them up too.
Back in the day, such human scum would get a free rail ride out of town with an honorary suit of tar and feathers. Sigh.
This is so sad. I wish they had separate charges for this kind of stuff. How pathetic can you allow yourself to get?
this screams methheads.
most folks who are rational would never do anything like this.
The merchants of Garberville have started printing photos of the thieves that ply their trade in our local retail stores. The photos are then distributed to every store in town. Most stores place the photos in a prominent place. We were, at first, reluctant to place photos of thieves because we were not sure how this over-protective community would accept this practice, but the idea was overwhelmingly accepted by our customers. It was heart warming to see that some of the homeless people approved of the practice. It seems some of them don’t like thieves any better than anyone else, and the don’t like being lumped in with thieves.
We no longer waste the sheriff department’s time. Their hands are tied as to what they can do, and it is simply a big waste of public resources. Whenever we recognize a shop-lifter we invite them to leave the store immediately. It is kind of humorous when they say “But… I’ve never stolen anything here”. Like that makes them a better person or something. Shoplifters are usually fairly obvious, so now instead of having to follow them around everywhere they go in the store, we simply ask them to leave. Win, Win.
When a shoplifter gives us any opposition we offer to publish their crime in high resolution video on Youtube. There is no “Alleged” crime. We have solid proof when we accuse someone. Shoplifting has been reduced by about 60%. Win again.
It is for all the above reasons that I request that thieves photos and towns published. No one should steal fire equipment, or anything else and not be exposed for what they are. And the public has a right to know who to avoid.
Forest circus workers steal gear and resell it. If you need a used chainsaw, just make a connection in the Circus and they’ll get you one on the cheap.
No Forrest SERVICE worker would risk their career to steal stuff. Name one… put up or shut up.
You sound a little butt hurt. Your rants against Forrest Service tells me you might have been busted by them at some point. Again, welcome to the “game”.
So they recovered the equipment. I believe it was the same guys who they caught on a DUI on the way out of the neighborhood. We heard word over the scanner. Why aren’t these guys photo’s up on the site? Not sayin you aren’t busy enough Kym, just sayin.
Keep up the good work! You guys are doing a great Job ! Thanks
So they recovered the equipment. I believe it was the same guys who they caught on a DUI on the way out of the neighborhood. We heard word over the scanner. Why aren’t these guys photo’s up on the site? Not sayin you aren’t busy enough Kym, just sayin.
Keep up the good work! You guys are doing a great Job ! Thanks
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I think this would be considered LOOTING as this is an emergency condition..
LOOTING is a fire at will situation…
so fire at will….
nuf said..
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White trash, low life, ignorant, disrespectful pieces of sh*t like that should be required to spend the rest of their lives in prison! I hope they are prosecuted to the full extend of the law!
Congrats on the biggest a**hole move of the year award!
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