Juvenile male in custody after robbery, carjacking in McKinleyville

MCKINLEYVILLE, Calif. (KIEM) — A young man is in custody after an armed robbery and carjacking in McKinleyville Monday night.

Two victims, a juvenile female and adult male, told Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies they had planned to meet two juvenile acquaintances on the 1300 block of Murray Road. When the two young men entered the car, one reportedly pulled out a gun and demanded cash. The 2 occupants of the car, and the other juvenile male, fled.

The suspect then stole the car, which was found parked in the area of Murray Road and Kelly Avenue. The victims identified the suspect. The juvenile was taken into custody and booked on charges for carjacking and robbery.

HCSO says the other juvenile male is not considered a suspect at this time. However, the case is still under investigation.