How was this crafty criminal able to navigate the Eureka Safeway’s parking lot to make his getaway? Answer us that! Humboldt County Deputy Sheriff press release: 

On Wednesday, November 25, 2015, a Humboldt County Deputy Sheriff responded to Safeway in Eureka for a theft report. The Deputy spoke with the reporting party and stated the suspect entered the store at approximately 7:45 p.m. and picked up a turkey fryer, located near the front of the store, and exited the store. He got in his vehicle and drove away.

The suspect is described as a white male adult, between 30-40 years of age, blonde hair, and blonde facial hair, wearing a light colored baseball cap, white and blue plaid button up shirt worn unbuttoned, blue undershirt, black shorts, and black shoes. The vehicle he was in was a gold colored SUV.

The suspect in this case has stolen from Safeway in the past and has since returned to Safeway and has caused disruptions.

Anyone with information for the Sheriff’s Office regarding this case or related criminal activity is encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Office at 707-445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip line at 707-268-2539.