Mesa County Sheriff’s Office deputies began looking for an assault and attempted robbery suspect yesterday morning after a hiker reported the incident on the trail.
Multiple law enforcement agencies searched the area extensively on foot, with a K-9 unit, drones, and a multi-mission aircraft with inferred equipment. Investigators are confident the suspect is no longer in the area.
The investigation into the initial incident remains on-going.
The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind people recreating in our community to remain vigilant and take basic safety precautions.
- If you see anything suspicious, don’t hesitate to call 911
- Have a plan on where you are going and when you expect to return and share it with someone not recreating with you
- Recreate with another person or in a group
- Dress for the weather and take plenty of water
- Carry a charged cell phone
For the previous press release about this incident click here.
