RIO LINDA, Calif. — A 7-11 convenience store on Elkhorn Boulevard in Rio Linda became the scene of vandalism and looting on October 8, around 11:30 PM, in the aftermath of a nearby sideshow.
Responding to the incident mere minutes after the distress call, Sacramento County Sheriff’s North Patrol deputies arrived to find the perpetrators had already made their escape. Immediate investigations by deputies and detectives from the Sheriff’s Property Crimes Bureau were initiated, with efforts to canvass the surrounding area and identify potential witnesses.
Preliminary findings from the inquiry hint that some of the individuals involved could possibly hail from the Bay Area. In a bid to enlist public help in the ongoing investigation, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office has released surveillance footage of the incident, which is accessible on all of its social media platforms as well as on YouTube at https://youtu.be/jqL-cqcvjTM?feature=shared.
The Sheriff’s Office is actively seeking information that can lead to the apprehension of those responsible. They are urging anyone with insights into the incident to reach out to them directly at (916) 874-5115 or to contact the Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP (4357). Individuals providing tips leading to an arrest might be entitled to a cash reward of up to $1,000. Assurances have been made to potential tipsters that their identity will remain confidential.
Those wishing to submit tips have various avenues: through the “P3 TIPS” app, online at www.sacvalleycrimestoppers.com, or anonymously at www.sacsheriff.com. Additionally, calls can be made to (916) 874-TIPS (8477).
