From the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:

On Feb. 19, 2026, at 7:56 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff deputies were dispatched to a residence near Davis Ct. and Williams St. in Eureka for a reported burglary in progress.

While deputies were en route, emergency dispatchers advised that the reporting party, a caretaker for the property, observed a female attempting to break into the residence via a Ring doorbell camera system.

Upon arrival, deputies located two adult females on the property. Both individuals were immediately detained pending further investigation.  Based on witness statements and physical evidence collected at the scene, 43-year-old Willow Rose Mace of Eureka was arrested. 

Mace was transported to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility where she was booked on the following charges:

• PC 664/459: Attempted burglary
• PC 466: Possession of burglary tools

Mace is a convicted felon.

The second female was released at the scene.

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.

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office reminds residents to report suspicious activity immediately and to utilize available security measures such as surveillance camera systems to help deter and investigate criminal activity.

Humboldt County residents who are interested in forming or joining a Neighborhood Watch program are encouraged to contact the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office for more information.