Location: 22300 block of Ave 196, Strathmore

Incident Date: 4-29-14

Incident Time: 1321

Case Number: 14-5286

Victim: Orange Works

Posted by: Media Relations

4-29-14 hrs:  Deputies responded to the 22300 block of Ave 196, Strathmore regarding a report of an armed robbery that just occurred.  Upon arrival Deputies contacted the victims and witnesses.  No injuries occurred during the robbery.   

The suspect entered the café, pointed a handgun at the clerk and took an undisclosed amount of money from the cash register.  The suspect then fled the scene in an awaiting dark blue or black Volvo 4 door sedan.  The vehicle was last seen traveling north on Rd 216 from Ave 208. 

The suspect is described as being a Hispanic male wearing a black t-shirt, khaki shorts, black shoes and a black hat.  The suspect appeared to be in the late teens to early 20’s. 

This case is currently under investigation by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office South End Detective’s Unit.  If anyone has any information regarding this case, please contact Det Hunziger or Sgt Wheeler at 1-800-808-0488 or anonymously at TCSO@tipnow.com, by text or voicemail at 559-725-4194.

Case Status:  Active