Laytonville Property Owner Watches Burglar on Surveillance Camera; Suspect Caught Fleeing on a Stolen Motorcycle

This is a press release from the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent unless proven guilty:

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On 05/02/2026, at approximately 7:50 A.M., Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to the 41000 block of North Highway 101 in Laytonville, CA for a reported burglary in progress at an unoccupied commercial building.

The reporting party, who is the property owner and victim (44-year-old male from Laytonville CA), advised that he observed a male subject on surveillance cameras inside the property. The suspect was identified as Dylan Rumble, a 26-year-old male from Willits, CA.

The victim responded to the location and contacted Rumble, who was observed rummaging through items on the property. When confronted, Rumble attempted to leave the scene on a motorcycle parked outside the location. The motorcycle did not belong to the victim. When the motorcycle failed to start, Rumble fled the area on foot and was subsequently detained nearby by a California Highway Patrol Officer.

Deputies arrived on scene and observed clearly posted “No Trespassing” signs on the property. Deputies also noted items had been moved from their original locations throughout the commercial building, consistent with unauthorized entry and burglary activity.

During the investigation, Deputies contacted Rumble who provided a statement regarding his presence at the property. His explanation was inconsistent with both the victim’s observations from the surveillance footage and the physical evidence located at the scene.

Rumble admitted he arrived at the location on the motorcycle, stating he had received it from another individual. Deputies observed the motorcycle required an alternative method to start the ignition, indicating it was possibly stolen. Further investigation determined the motorcycle belonged to a 67-year-old male from Willits, CA. Officers with the Willits Police Department contacted the registered owner, who confirmed the motorcycle had been stolen.

Based on the totality of the circumstances, Sheriff’s Deputies developed probable cause to believe Rumble knew or reasonably should have known the motorcycle was stolen and that he was not lawfully in possession of the motorcycle.

Sheriff’s Deputies also reviewed surveillance footage from the property, which corroborated the victim’s account and showed Rumble’s behavior was consistent with entering the premises to commit theft.

A records check revealed Rumble was on active probation in Mendocino County for 496(d) PC – Possession of a stolen vehicle. Rumble’s probation terms included: obey all laws and submit to search and seizure. Rumble was also the subject of an additional Court Order requiring he obey all laws.

Rumble was arrested and booked into the Mendocino County Jail for 459/460(b) PC – Second Degree Burglary, 496(d) PC – Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, 166(a)(4) PC – Violation of a Court Order, 1203.2 PC – Violation of Probation. Rumble is being held in lieu of $10,000 bail.

The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the California Highway Patrol and the Willits Police Department for their assistance with this investigation.

Anyone with information related to this incident is requested to contact the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office at 707-463-4086 (option 1). Information can also be provided anonymously by calling the non-emergency tip-line at 707-234-2100.