MURDER
CASE #: 2014-30
Richard Joseph Meinert III
Status:
Open
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Offense Location:
Janesville, CA
Reward:
up to $5,000
via Lassen Crime Stoppers
Not from STC, Conditions and restrictions apply
Summary:
It is believed Dr. Richard Meinert interrupted a burglary in progress at the Thompson Peak Veterinary Clinic, where Dr. Meinert was a veterinarian. A struggle ensued and Meinert was shot in the chest.
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Circumstances of Offense:
On the evening of June 22, 2014, it is believed that a suspect(s) broke into the Thompson Peak Veterinary Clinic off Trinity Way in Janesville, California. It is believed that the suspect removed a grate and broke a window in a possible burglary attempt when Dr. Richard Meinert entered and interrupted the suspect(s). It is believe a struggle ensued and Dr. Meinert was shot in the chest. Theory is the suspect may have been after drugs that were kept onsite. The suspect(s) may have left a black flat brimmed baseball cap with an “Adidas” logo in orange at the scene.
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