Location: Delano

Incident Date: 4-21-22

Posted by: Media Relations

Early, this morning, the Tulare County Sheriff's Office, arrested 43-year-old Carlos Gutierrez of Delano for possession of stolen property and grand theft in relation to an ongoing investigation regarding thefts of Ag-related chemicals.

Over the last month, Detectives with the TCSO Ag Unit have been working with the local Ag community to investigate recent thefts.

During this investigation, Detectives gathered information about a theft that had just occurred in the Tulare area. Patrol Deputies then found Gutierrez driving in the area of Highway 99 and Page in Tulare, where he was taken into custody.

This is still an active investigation and additional arrests are expected. Anyone with information about this case or the suspects involved is encouraged to contact Detective Robby Hebrard or Detective Daniel Villalobos at (559) 733-6218. Or they can remain anonymous by calling or texting (559) 725-4194 or through email at tcso@tipnow.com.