Location: 5600 block of Avenue 422, Reedley

Incident Date: 01-16-2018

Incident Time: 2354 hours

Case Number: 18-0709

Victim: Liebelt Inc

City: Reedley

Posted by: Dispatch

On 01-16-18 at 2350 hours, Deputies responded to a report of a Grand Theft of a vehicle.

After further investigation, it was discovered that unknown person(s) took a 2016 Dodge Ram 5500 truck containing a large amount of equipment.  The truck and tools were valued at approximately $140,000. The truck also contained a loaded handgun.

During the theft, approximately $2,500 worth of property damage was caused. The truck was later located, however, the handgun is still missing.

Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to call the Tulare County Sheriff's Office at (559) 685-2666 or they can remain anonymous by calling or texting (559) 725-4194 or through email at tcso@tipnow.com.