FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Susan Lilly, Public Information Officer 970-729-2028
May 20, 2019
BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR BURGLARY SUSPECT
Deputies are investigating two burglaries that occurred Down Valley early this morning and ask that the public be on the lookout for a white male in mid-late 30s around 6 ft tall, stocky build, bearded with dark hair, driving a roughly 2010-2015 White Crew-cab Pickup Truck, possibly a Dodge, possibly a diesel with loud exhaust. There may be bullet holes in right rear and/or back of vehicle.
The two burglaries occurred between 1:35am-1: 55 am this morning (Monday, May 20th) believed to be by the same individual. The first was at the Sawpit Mercantile. The second immediately followed at the Placerville M&M Mercantile where the owner reportedly fired shots at the fleeing vehicle.
Please call Sheriff's Dispatch at 970-728-1911 if you have any information that may help deputies locate this individual and/or his described vehicle.