The Eureka Police Department is actively investigating several crimes that occurred from
multiple businesses and organizations located in the 5100 block of N. Highway 101
between December 7, 2023 and December 9, 2023.
On December 8, 2023, a business owner reported sometime during the night an
unknown suspect(s) entered one of his work trucks and stole approximately $2300
worth of various tools.
On December 9, 2023, EPD received a phone call from the Regional Coordinator for
Toys for Tots, reporting sometime between the evening of December 8, 2023 and the
morning of December 9, 2023, an unknown suspect(s) gained entry to their storage shed
and stole approximately $7000 worth of donated toys. The surveillance system that was
in place at this location was also stolen by the suspect(s). In addition to the theft, the
suspect(s) caused approximately $2000 worth of damage to the gate that secures the
property.
Also, on December 9, 2023, EPD responded to the 4100 block of Jacobs Avenue for a
report of a “jack knifed” semi-truck and trailer. The truck belonged to a business
located in the same complex at 5100 N. Highway 101. The owner stated that no one
had permission to drive the vehicle and a stolen vehicle report was taken. It was also
discovered the vehicle had suffered approximately $5000 worth of damage as a result of
this theft.
While all three of these incidents occurred in the same business complex it is unknown
at this time if or how they may be connected.
On December 11, 2023, a Detective with the Eureka Police Department authored
warrants for three (3) locations in the greater Eureka area, 2000 block of Greenwood
Heights, 2700 Union Street and 3200 block of High Street, in relationship to this
investigation. Assisted by additional Detectives, Officers, an Evidence Technician, and
Agents from the Humboldt County Drug Task Force, the search warrants were executed
on the locations.
During the search of the locations, involved personnel recovered a portion of the toys
stolen from Toys for Tots as well as some of the tools reported stolen the day prior from the business complex. Agents also found the primary suspect in possession of a short-
barreled shotgun, a stolen motorcycle as well as a stolen generator.
Brandon Roy Haselip, 35 years of age from Eureka, was located and arrested at the
Greenwood Heights location. Haselip was booked at the Humboldt County Correctional
Facility for possession of an illegal firearm, felon in possession of a firearm, possession
of a stolen vehicle and possession of stolen property. Additional charges are also being
submitted to the Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office for review.
This is an on-going and active investigation. We are requesting any community members
who recently donated a unique item to Toys for Toys please contact Detective Bailey
immediately at 707-441-4215.
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