NewsChannel 3 Vidcams, Scanner Stolen
One of the stolen KIEM news cameras. HCSO photos
HCSO Press Release
On Sunday, Jan. 27 at about noon, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the station manager of KIEM News reporting a burglary to the station.
A deputy responded to 5650 South Broadway Avenue, Eureka and met with the station manager who reported that someone stole four news video cameras and a scanner from a single wide trailer located behind the building. There were no signs of forced entry.
The stolen items were last seen in the trailer at 8:30 p.m. Saturday night, Jan. 26 and were discovered missing on Sunday, Jan. 27, approximately 11 a.m.
The news station and the Humboldt County Sheriff’s office is requesting the public be on the lookout for the three stolen Sony cameras and a Panasonic camera, along with a radio shack scanner. Estimated loss is $10,000.
The camera case.
Anyone with information for the Sheriffs Office regarding this case or related criminal activity is encouraged to call the Sheriffs Office at 707-445-7251 or the Sheriffs Office Crime Tip line at (707) 268-2539.
