(Colusa County Sheriff’s press release) — On August 20th, 2023 at approximately 8:06 pm, the Colusa County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the Williams Orv’s Gas Station regarding a robbery that had occurred on Hwy 20 near Hwy 16. The victim was provided a ride and dropped off by a citizen at Orv’s Gas Station. The victim reported he was robbed at gun point in the parking lot for the Lynch Canyon Trail. This parking lot is located on Hwy 20 west of Hwy 16.

The victim said he was standing outside his vehicle in the parking lot when an older model red minivan pulled in and parked nearby. The victim described one of the suspects as a black male adult, thin build and approximately 6 feet tall with dreadlocks. The second suspect was described as a black male adult approximately 5 feet10 inches tall and 250lbs. The weapon was described as a black handgun with an extended magazine.

Several items were stolen from the victim including his wallet, car keys, cell phone, and other valuable items from inside his vehicle. The suspects had the victim walk towards the trailhead as they continued to look through the victim’s car. When the victim looked back they fired one round into the ground in the victim’s direction. The suspects left the area driving eastbound on Hwy 20.

If you have any information regarding the above incident, please contact the Colusa County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Unit.