MENDOCINO COUNTY, Calif. – An armed robbery suspect on the run from the East Coast was captured in the seaside town of Mendocino on Tuesday.
Sean Fullwood, 23, of Florida was arrested Tuesday after Mendocino County Sheriff's officials worked with the US Marshal's Office to locate him.
The US Marshal's Office contacted the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office Tuesday morning, advising that Fullwood – wanted in Florida in connection with the armed robbery of a jewelry store – was in the Mendocino Township area, according to a report from Capt. Kurt Smallcomb.
Smallcomb said US Marshals and sheriff's personnel began checking the Mendocino area for Fullwood and his female companion.
Fullwood had reportedly been in the area for about three weeks and had been staying in a hotel before he and his companion moved into a small apartment in Mendocino, Smallcomb said.
Once the apartment was located, Smallcomb said it was learned that Fullwood had just left walking towards the Mendocino Headlands.
Fullwood was spotted and fled on foot. Smallcomb said Fullwood was last observed in the area between Main Street and Albion streets. A one-block perimeter was established.
Additional law enforcement personnel were requested from the California Highway patrol, State Parks and the Ft. Bragg Police Department to assist pending the arrival of a MCSO K-9 unit for a search of the area, according to Smallcomb.
The MCSO reverse 911 was initiated to advise citizens of the police activity and the suspect description, he said.
When the K-9 team arrived a search began and Fullwood was found hiding in shrubbery between two buildings, Smallcomb said.
Smallcomb said Fullwood was transported to Mendocino County Jail where he was booked on the listed charges with bail being set at $1 million.
Smallcomb said the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office extended its thanks to the allied agencies who assisted in the operation, and also thanked Mendocino businesses and citizens for their patience and cooperation.
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