Redwood Empire News

In the early hours of April 23, 2024, a robbery took place at a residence on Shale Lane in Kneeland, as reported by the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office. According to the authorities, "Cervantes then demanded money from the victim while threatening him."

Following the incident, a series of events unfolded that led to the apprehension of the suspect. A statement from the Sheriff’s Office revealed that "A short pursuit ensued, in which time Cervantes threw a glass bottle out the window at the pursuing deputy." The pursuit ended when Cervantes was brought to a stop in a business parking lot and taken into custody without further incident.

Socorro Cervantes, the individual involved in the robbery, was subsequently booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility on various charges related to the incident, including burglary, robbery, theft from an elder, and evading a peace officer, among others.

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with information regarding this case or related criminal activities to contact them at (707) 445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip Line at (707) 268-2539.

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