Five thieves seized a Kindle Fire, Bowie knife and cash Saturday from a Big Sur campsite, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office.
Upon their return from hiking at 7 p.m., four campers were accosted by the five suspects — three men and two women. Although a gun was never brandished, one of the five claimed to be armed with a pellet pistol, the victims told deputies.
No one was injured in the incident. The stolen property was estimated at $360 in value.
Warrants have been forwarded to the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office for Joseph Whitebear, 45; Rachel Ried, unknown age; Jose Vasquez, 43; Jason Barnes, 44; and Dawn Barnes, 43.
The investigation is ongoing.
I believe this is the one at Salmon Creek a few days ago. The suspects were driving a white, newer model pick-up truck, and police have the license number.
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Shocking. What scum. Wish we knew more about the confrontation or why there wasn't one. The trouble with not matching villains is two-fold: 1. They get away with it. And 2. It stays with you the rest of your life.
This is kind of scary. I worry about our safety at the school with dangerous criminals on the loose nearby. When I am alone at night, maybe I should carry a defensive weapon.
No knives or guns allowed on school property. It is a felony, Dave. Baseball bat might be good.
no knives or guns. I'll just keep alert.