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May 9, 2013 — A 13-year old juvenile has been arrested and booked into the Lassen County Juvenile Detention Facility for allegedly possessing a stolen cell phone.

According to a press release from the Susanville Police Department, officers responded to a report of a burglary at a residence on the 1200 block of Hood Street about 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 8.

Thursday, May 9 — At approximately 8:15 a.m., Tuesday, May 7, officers from the Susanville Police Department responded to a residence on Orange Street regarding a reported burglary. Upon arrival, officers encountered a man who reported some of his property was missing from the residence. The man said he was watching the house for the homeowners, who were out of town, and he had been storing some property at their residence while they were gone.

At approximately 11:15 a.m., Wednesday, May 8, officers from the Susanville Police Department were contacted by of the homeowners, who reported more items missing from the residence. The man told officers he had been out of town, and when he returned, discovered several pieces of jewelry missing.

UPDATE: The Lassen County Sheriff/Coroner identified the passenger who died in a vehicle accident on Main Street Janesville as 56-year-old Robin Rivera. A press release said Rivera was transported to Banner Lassen Medical Center and was pronounced dead at 8:06 p.m.

Thursday, May 9 — A Susanville man died and another was arrested after a vehicle accident on Main Street Janesville Wednesday, May 8.

The California Highway Patrol said Kai S. Krienke, 34, of Janesville, was driving his 1991 Honda Accord northbound on Main Street just north of Christie Lane. For unknown reasons, the vehicle ran off the east roadway edge and struck a tree.

The 56-year-old passenger, whose name has not yet been released, died from apparent injuries sustained in the collision.

UPDATE: The Redding Record Searchlight is reporting authorities have found a truck in Humboldt County that Shayne Franklin Miller used to flee Shingletown after he allegedly shot his wife and two daughters Tuesday, May 7. The truck was found abandoned in the 30000 block of Mattole Road near Petrolia, where people also reported seeing Miller. As of 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, authorities were still searching the area.

Shane Franklin Miller, 45, is wanted in the death of his wife and two daughters. The alleged triple homicide ocurred in Shingletown in the evening of Tuesday, May 7. Miller is conisidered armed and dangerous. If anyone knows of his whereabouts or comes into contact with him, they should call 911.

Wednesday, May 8 — Authorities are searching for a man believed to have shot and killed his wife and two daughters in Shingletown last night.

 Shane Franklin Miller, 45, is considered to be at-large in the Northern California region and armed and dangerous, possibly having a cache of weapons.

It is believed he is driving a gold 2010 Dodge Mega Cab pick-up truck with a similar color camper shell. The license plate number is 8Z75988.