Location: 18000 block of Avenue 56, Earlimart

Incident Date: 07-04-2016

Incident Time: 0544 hours

Case Number: 16-08433

City: Earlimart

Posted by: Dispatch

On 07/04/16 at approximately 0544 hours, Deputies from the Sheriff's Pixley Substation responded to 18000 block of Avenue 56, in Earlimart, regarding theft of fuel from an equipment yard.  During the investigation, it was determined a suspect(s) cut through a perimeter fence to gain access to the property.  The suspect(s) vandalized fuel tanks and stole approximately $1,000 worth of fuel.  Evidence was collected at the scene and the case is being actively investigated.  

Anyone with more information regarding this investigation is urged to contact the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office at 1-800-808-0488 or anonymously at tcso@tipnow.com or by text or voicemail at 559-725-4194 or tcso@tipnow.com.