Location: Exeter, Farmersville, Lindcove, Woodlake

Incident Date: 8-31-22

City: Exeter, Farmersville, Lindcove, Woodlake

Posted by: Media Relations

TCSO Detectives Bust Serial Ag Thief

Since August, TCSO AG Crimes Detectives began investigating multiple thefts from different ag-related businesses in the Exeter, Farmersville, Lindcove and Woodlake areas.

 

The victims reported thefts of ATV’s, vehicles, tools, equipment and fruit. Through their investigation, Detectives identified 41-year-old Sean Tenbroeck of Exeter as the suspect in all these crimes.

 

On August 25th, 2022, TCSO Ag Detectives, along with additional Detective Bureau personnel, served five warrants in Tulare County related to the Tenbroeck cases and found about $36,000 in stolen property. Amongst the recovered items were a stolen 2021 Polaris side by side, two stolen Jet skis on a stolen trailer and a stolen Honda ATV.

 

On August 29th, 2022, Detectives found and arrested Tenbroeck at motel in Tulare.

 

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Sergeant Randy Gunderman or Detective Jeremy Gates with the Tulare County Sheriff's Office at (559) 733-6218. Or, they can remain anonymous by calling or texting (559)725-4194 or through email at tcso@tipnow.com