UPDATE - Based on evidence collected at the scene, detectives believe the hit-and-run vehicle involved in this incident is either a 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra or a 2005-2006 Toyota Sequoia. The color of the vehicle is unknown. Detectives can be reached at (916) 808-6030 or call Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP (4357); callers can remain anonymous.
UPDATE - ******LOCATED****** Keira Nechell Harris has been located and reunited with her family.
UPDATE - ***The MP has returned home unharmed.***
UPDATE - Today’s Etch & Catch event has been cancelled due to weather. Rescheduling information will be released when available.
UPDATE - Please note the following updated vehicle description: 1992-1998, Chevy 1500 OR GMC Sierra 1500 pickup truck. Two wheel drive, standard cab, short bed, white in color, with a plain tailgate and a truck bed toolbox. Damage will be to the left front grill area.
UPDATE - *****The mp has returned home unharmed*****
UPDATE - The Sacramento Police Department has arrested 52-year-old Yanqun Tan for murder related to this case. On Monday, October 22, 2012, Tan notified law enforcement of a possible dead body which began this investigation. No further details are available at this time as this investigation is still ongoing.
UPDATE - *****This missing person has been located and reunited with her family ******
UPDATE - Dejay Lott has been located. He is fine and reunited with family. Found near Franklin Blvd/Florin Rd.
UPDATE - The Sacramento County Coroner has positively identified the homicide victim from the 4300 block of Norwood Ave as 77 year old Kia Vue.
UPDATE - The Sacramento County Coroner has positively identified the deceased female located along the American River as Linnea Lomax; Coroner’s Office still investigating.
UPDATE - On Friday, August 17, 2012, Detectives from our Neighborhood Crime Unit, along with the assistance of SWAT, have arrested a suspect in connection with a string of armed robberies. Key items of evidence were located linking the suspect to the crimes. Due to the ongoing investigation we are unable to release the suspect’s identification or booking photo.
UPDATE - On November 7, 2012, follow-up investigation by Sacramento Police detectives led to the arrest of the second suspect, Rajdev Singh Purewal, related to this crime. The Sacramento County District Attorney's Crime Lab performed DNA analysis of evidence obtained that provided further confirmation of Purewal’s involvement in this serious crime.
UPDATE - Robert has been located and returned to his home.
UPDATE - Detectives have arrested Robert Thompson for this murder. See press release #20120216-021.
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