The Solano County Sheriff’s Office has released a sketch of the suspect in a March 25 armed robbery of two women in the Cold Canyon area of Lake Berryessa.
He is described as a Hispanic male in his mid 20s, 5-foot-5 to 5-foot-6, with short black hair, possible light mustache and slight accent. He was last seen wearing a burgundy shirt, black pants and gray and white tennis shoes.
Anyone with information about this case is urged to call Detective Andrew Hendrix at 707-784-7058. Callers may also remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 707-644-STOP (7867).
Sheriff’s officials said the women, ages 18 and 59, were hiking within the canyon at about 3 p.m. when they were approached by the suspect, who displayed a handgun and forced the women off the trail into a secluded area.
He assaulted one of the women and demanded money before fleeing the area on foot.
Sheriff’s officials remind the public that the Stebbins Cold Canyon Reserve is currently closed to the public and has been so since the Wragg Fire in July 2015. For more information regarding the closure go to http://nrs.ucdavis.edu/stebbins.html.
The Solano County Sheriff’s Office encourages hikers and other users of this area of the county to keep a watchful eye of their surroundings, to hike in groups and to report any and all suspicious activity immediately to the Solano County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center by calling 707-421-7090. Also, keep in mind cellular reception is commonly unavailable in the canyon area.