From the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:
On 07-20-2016 at 9:40 a.m. the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by a victim, who lives in the 1800 block of Timmons Lane, Fieldbrook. The victim reported that sometime between 07/19/2016 and 07/20/2016 unknown suspects stole several items from inside of storage sheds located on his property.
Items stolen were described by the victim as; antique bear trap, redwood slabs, air compressor, pressure washer, antique saddle with a gold plate on rear of saddle with “George Minor” engraving, several horse hair bridles, sterling silver horse bits and another saddle with barbed wire design.
Deputies learned through their investigation that a male suspect attempted to sell several of these item on 07/21/2016 at a local pawn shop. Deputies obtained video surveillance footage of the suspect inside of the pawn shop. The suspect is described as a white male adult, approximately 5’-10” to 6’ in height, slim build. The suspect’s vehicle was described as silver, Honda Ridgeline, pickup truck.
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.