Location: Road 160 and Avenue 64, Earlimart

Incident Date: 9/8/16-9/9/16

Incident Time: 2100-0051 hours

Case Number: 16-11369

Victim: VBZ Farms, Richgrove

City: Earlimart

Posted by: Dispatch

On 09/09/16 at approximately 0051 hours, Deputies from the Sheriff's Pixley Substation responded to area of Road 160 and Avenue 64, in Earlimart, regarding a theft of grape boxes. During the investigation, it was determined suspect(s) stole approximately $1,152 worth of Styrofoam grape boxes from a vineyard sometime between 09/08/16 and 09/09/16.  Evidence was collected from the crime 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.