Location: Multiple Locations
Case Number: 17-02494,17-01608,17-01608,17-02100,16-14703 & 16-14699
City: Tulare County
Posted by: Dispatch
TCSO Case Numbers: 17-2494, 17-1608, 17-2100, 16-14703, 16-14699
During an ongoing three month investigation into several agriculture related thefts throughout Tulare County, Detectives form the Tulare County Sheriff’s Ag Crimes Unit in conjunction with the Tulare County Sheriff’s CATTCH Team, CHP TRATT, Deputies from Headquarters Patrol, and TAGNET located wanted suspect Manuel Leal at a residence within the 3300 block of East Tulare Avenue in Tulare.
Evidence from the scene led Detectives to three separate storage locations within the City of Tulare where $5,600 worth of stolen property was recovered. Victims were contacted and the property was returned.
Throughout the course of this investigation, more than $50,000 worth of property was recovered including a Honda Quad, ATV Trailer, satellite guidance system, Dodge Truck and a Massey-Fergusson Tractor.
Suspect Manuel Leal was booked on the following charges:
This case remains under investigation, if you have any information related to this investigation; please contact the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office Ag Crimes Unit, or Detective K. Jones (559) 735-1898 or (800)808-0488. Anonymous information about this crime can be reported via Tipnow, email: tcso@tipnow.net or download the Tipnow app for android or apple phones (559) 725-4194.
Submitted by: Det. K. Jones