Posted by: Media Relations

WHO: Members of the press

WHAT: Press Conference held by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department

WHEN: Wednesday April 30, 2014, 10 AM

WHERE: Fruit Growers Supply, 934 W. Scranton

DETAILS: Over the past several months, The Tulare County Sheriff's Department has been investigating numerous agricultural related commercial burglaries with similar MO's.  As a result of these investigations, Investigators contacted surrounding allied agencies which consisted of Santa Barbara County, San Luis Obispo County, Kings County, Fresno County, Kern County, Hanford PD, Visalia PD and Farmersville PD, who advised that they were also investigating thefts similar to those experienced in Tulare County. Information regarding these investigations, as well as property returned, will be presented at this conference.

Approximately 1100 items worth $300,000 were recovered.

Any press interested in attending the conference must contact the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department PIO. You will be provided with additional information regarding the press conference. Please contact the PIO via email, at sheriffpio@co.tulare.ca.us , or call 559-636-4695. If you are directed to voicemail, leave a message and your call will be returned as soon as possible.