Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for a suspect who fled during a search warrant execution in Shelter Cove, California. The investigation centers on a white Ford F550 dump truck that was stolen during a residential burglary in Ettersburg. The theft occurred between December 2025 and February 2, 2026, involving items of significant value from the 9300 block of Wilder Ridge Road. On September 4, 2026, deputies located the stolen truck parked in a driveway on Forest Drive in Shelter Cove. Following confirmation that the vehicle matched the description of the stolen property, deputies executed a search warrant at the Forest Drive residence on September 6, 2026. During the search, authorities recovered the dump truck, seized electronics and ammunition, and discovered a decapitated deer carcass inside an ice chest. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife took possession of the animal remains. At the time of the search, a subject fled the scene. Despite an immediate search of the surrounding area, deputies were unable to locate the individual. The Sheriff’s Office has identified a possible suspect but has not yet made a positive identification or an arrest. The case remains active and under investigation. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the suspect or the stolen property to contact the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office directly at (707) 445-7251 or via the tip line at (707) 268-2539. When calling, the public should reference case number 202600488. The suspect is currently considered at large.