Location: 37300 block of Road 44, Kingsburg
Incident Date: 02/27/2016-02/29/2016
Incident Time: 1750-1045 hours
Case Number: 16-02663
Victim: Michael Swanson
City: Kingsburg
Posted by: Media Relations
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On Tuesday, 03/01/16 at 1132 hours, TCSO detectives received information that some of the previously stolen ATV’s were at a residence in London and were being stripped for parts. TCSO Detectives, Deputies and Sergeants responded to the residence and a search was conducted. At least three of the six ATV’s were recovered in various stages of assembly, along with the parts which had been removed from them. Also recovered were several of the items taken from inside the trailer such as motorcycle helmets and gear.
Items were returned to the victim for a recovery of approximately $15,000 at this time. One suspect was arrested at the scene.
Suspect: Ethan Kelley (25)
Arrested on charges of PC496 and booked at APTF.
Original press release:
On Monday, 02/29/16 at 1054 hours, TCSO deputies responded to a residence in Kingsburg regarding a recent burglary to a 5th-wheel travel trailer parked at this location. It was determined unknown suspect(s) cut the lock off of this trailer and removed six ATV’s and some miscellaneous items from the interior of this trailer. The ATV’s were pushed in several different directions away from the trailer and are outstanding, but some items were located and returned to the victim.
Suspect(1): Unknown at this time
Suspect(2): Unknown at this time
Loss: $30,000.
This case is currently under investigation by the Tulare County Sheriff’s North End Property Division. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective G. Burns at (559) 733-6218 or (800) 808-0488.
Anonymous information about this crime can be reported via Tipnow email tcso@tipnow.com or text or voicemail at 559-725-4194 or download the Tipnow app for Android or Apple phones.
This case is being investigated by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office.