Location: Reedley

Incident Date: 01/11/2016

Incident Time: 2224 hours

Case Number: 16-00472

Victim: State of California

City: Reedley

Posted by: Media Relations

Victim: State of California

Narrative:
On 01-11-2016 at 2224 hours, Deputies with the Orosi Substation were in the area of Rd 56 and Ave 424, Reedley, and observed a suspicious vehicle with paper plates. 

Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle and it failed to yield. A pursuit was initiated and Deputies followed the vehicle through the rural areas of Dinuba, Reedley and Orange Cove. 

As the vehicle entered the town of Orange Cove, Deputies with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department discontinued the pursuit. Officers with Orange Cove Police Department were in the area and located the vehicle traveling throughout the city. 

The occupants of the vehicle subsequently abandoned the car in the area of Fifth St and D Street and fled on foot. Deputies with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department, with the assistance of Orange Cove PD and Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, conducted a search of the area but were not able to locate the occupants. 

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department at (559)733-6218 or send anonymous information by sending a text or email to TCSO@tipnow.com or call (559) 725-4194.