Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:

On 7/10/2024 in the afternoon, Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the Airport Business Park in McKinleyville for the report of a dog attack.

Deputies responded to a report of a tan pitbull attacking a person and their two small dogs. The owner of the pitbull left the scene prior to the deputy’s arrival.

In order to complete an investigation to ensure the safety of the public, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate the owner of the pitbull, who is described as a Hispanic or Native American male, approximately 20-30 years old, with shoulder length dark hair.

The pitbull owner was last seen leaving the area driving a small white car with tinted windows and black rims. The victim provided a possible partial license plate number, 9BHJ97.

This case is still under investigation. The owner of the Pitbull is asked to contact the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control at (707) 840-9279.