Location: 33000 block of Hawthorne Road, Ivanhoe

Incident Date: 2/16/17

Incident Time: 1600 hours

Case Number: 17-01808

Victim: Ramon Noriega

City: Ivanhoe

Posted by: Media Relations

Suspect: Hayes, Christie            Birthdate: 11-14-1968

On 02-12-17, the victim reported a burglary of his garage at his residence. Approximately $30,000 in hand and power tools were reported stolen. Deputies arrived and investigated the case and processed the scene for evidence. The case was turned over to the North-End Investigations Unit.

Through the investigation a possible suspect lead was identified. During the investigation a stake out was conducted in the Ivanhoe area. Detectives observed items matching the description of the stolen items were seen being loaded into a vehicle of the suspect. 

Detectives contacted the suspect and the items were positively identified as the items stolen in the burglary.  The suspect was arrested and booked on 02/16/17 at the Adult Pre-Trial Faculty for possession of stolen property.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office at (559) 733-6218 or send anonymous information by sending a text or email to TCSO@tipnow.com or call (559) 725-4194.