Case Number: 15-827

Posted by: Dispatch

Tulare County Sheriff’s Detectives responded to the 500 block of N. Front Street regarding a follow-up investigation of a carjacking.  Detectives observed the victim's vehicle traveling east on Washington Street. 

Detectives attempted to stop the vehicle near the area of Washington and Front Street. In an attempt to evade law enforcement, the suspect drove down an alleyway, then through a resident’s backyard causing property damage. During the investigation, it was discovered the suspect had driven South on the northbound lane on Hwy 99 to evade law enforcement. 

The victim’s vehicle was later located abandoned South of Ave 56 on Hwy 99. 

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male adult in his 30’s.