On Aug. 12, 2024, at approximately 10 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a theft report involving over $10,000 worth of equipment from a construction yard in the 1200 block of Hatchery Rd. in Blue Lake.
Deputies were informed that the suspect fled the scene in a black Ford flatbed truck. Citizens followed the vehicle and notified law enforcement. Deputies located the vehicle on Highway 299, but it failed to stop, prompting a pursuit. The chase led to the Maple Creek area, where the suspect’s vehicle crashed into a livestock fence around the 16000 block of Maple Creek Rd., and the suspect fled on foot. Deputies were unable to locate him. The suspect is described as a white male last seen wearing a gray hat, blue sweatshirt, and blue jeans.
The stolen property was found at the crash site and returned to its owner.
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) expressed gratitude towards citizens who quickly alerted law enforcement by calling 911. HCSO encourages citizens to call or text 911 during emergencies or when witnessing crimes.
The case remains under investigation.
Anyone with information about this case or related criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office at (707) 445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip line at (707) 268-2539.
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