Law Enforcement Responding to Reports of a Carjacking in Covelo

Scanner traffic from approximately 10:10 a.m. indicated Mendocino County Sheriff’s deputies are responding to reports of a carjacking that occurred near the Covelo Airport.

The victim reported to dispatch that a black 2006 Dodge Ram with a camper shell was stolen by “two Indian male adults” associated with a gray Camaro. The reporting party was unclear whether the pair had a weapon but did describe something being in their hand.

Dispatch and responding officers are discussing potential suspects of the incident and have requested a Be On the Lookout bulletin be issued to neighboring agencies.

Please remember that this story is unfolding. Information is being reported as we gather it. However, some of the information coming from witnesses and initial official reports could be wrong. We will do our best to get the facts but, in the case that something is inaccurate, we will update with correct information as soon as we can.