The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has identified the suspect of the armed robbery at the Trinidad Chevron Station. The suspect is Gene Chester Nelson age 28. Nelson is described as an American Indian male, 5’7”, 140 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Nelson is considered armed and dangerous. If anyone comes in contact with Nelson please contact the Sheriff’s Office immediately.
An arrest warrant has been issued by the Humboldt County Superior Court for PC 211 – Robbery. Nelson’s bail has been set at $100,000.
Anyone with information for the Sheriff’s Office regarding this case or related criminal activity is encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Office at 707-445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip line at 707-268-2539.
Mike Downey
Sheriff
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On Saturday, September 12, 2015 at about 7:57 a.m. Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the Trinidad Chevron station at 201 Main St. in Trinidad for a robbery just occurred. Chevron employee’s reported an unknown male subject had entered the business and demanded money while brandishing a knife. The subject then fled from the business on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.
The suspect is described as a male, wearing black pants, grey/black tennis shoes, grey or white hooded sweatshirt with a black t-shirt worn over it. The suspect also was reported to have used a piece of cloth to obscure his face.
Deputies conducted a search of the area, but were unable to locate the suspect. This investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information for the Sheriff’s Office regarding this case or related criminal activity is encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Office at 707-445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip line at 707-268-2539.
Mike Downey
Sheriff