Tulare Tractor Thief arrested, Tulare County Sheriffs say
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A 46-year-old man was arrested Thursday for grand theft of agricultural equipment, according to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies say they were called to the area of Road 136 and County Line for a report of a stolen tractor and custom trailer with irrigation tubing.
Ag Crimes Detectives responded and identified Jose Hernandez as the suspect responsible for the theft.
Hernandez was arrested for Grand Theft of Agricultural Equipment, as well as an active arrest warrant.
The tractor and trailer with the irrigation tubing, were returned to the owner.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Detective Dustin Thompson or Sergeant John Nicholson with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office Ag Crimes Unit at (559) 733-6218 or they can remain anonymous by calling or texting (559) 725-4194 or through email at tcso@tipnow.com.
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