Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Officee:

On Feb. 16, at 10:50 p.m. Humboldt County Sheriff deputies were dispatched to an armed robbery that occurred at the Coast Central Credit Union located at 12700 State Highway 96 in Hoopa.

 Upon arrival, deputies met with the 44-year-old female victim who reported she was robbed while attempting to make a night deposit   The victim stated that a male suspect approached her while brandishing a handgun and demanded money.  A brief struggle over the deposit occurred before the suspect grabbed two bank bags and fled on foot toward the river bar.

The suspect is described as a male adult in his 30’s, approximately 6-foot-1 inches tall, 170 pounds, clean shaven, and brown hair with a light complexion.  He was last seen wearing a black sweater, black pants, light brown boots, and a black bandanna on his face.  

The victim sustained a minor injury to her arm which did not require immediate medical attention.

Deputies, assisted by the Hoopa Tribal Police thoroughly searched the area for the suspect but were unable to locate him.  Surveillance camera footage is currently being collected and reviewed.  Additional information will be release as it becomes available.

This case is currently under investigation.

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