Mountain Ranch, CA…On 10/24/2017 at approximately 04:40 AM Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of an armed robbery having occurred at a property in the 9000 Block of Whiskey Slide Road in Mountain Ranch. The 55 year old male victim reported that two Hispanic male subjects came on the property, restrained him and held him at gun point while they took items.
Items stolen from the victim include several Stihl brand Chainsaws, a Honda pressure washer, several pounds of marijuana, cash, and a generator. The suspects also stole the victim’s vehicle that is described as a 2005 Silver Toyota Tundra (CA: 7W00969) with a distinct lumber rack with corrugated metal sidewalls.
The victim stated he may have met one of the suspects during a prior contact. He was unable to provide further description of the suspect’s vehicle. The case investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time.
Investigators are seeking information to identity the individuals involved. If anyone has information regarding this incident please call the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office (209) 754-6500 and ask for detectives or call the Sheriff’s anonymous tip line at (209) 754-6030.