Sheriff seeks information about recent ag crimes

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October 25, 2009 10:02 AM

THE PORTERVILLE RECORDER

Authorities are investigating a series of agriculture related crimes that have occurred in October across Tulare County.

The Tulare County Sheriff’s Department Agriculture Crimes Unit is looking for the person who stole a 1995 John Deere Model 6500L tractor that can be identified by looking for its modified roll bar.

The roll bar on the tractor has been shortened to allow easier entry into fruit groves. The tractor also has a yellow single axle duster attached to it.

The theft occurred in the area of Avenue 24 and Road 156 in Delano. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call 733-6261 and refer to case number 09-13191.

The sheriff’s office is reminding people to be mindful of where they park their tractors and where they store the keys to their tractors.

In addition, five incidents took place in Pixley between Oct. 2 and Oct. 17, including the theft of various farm equipment from along Avenue 144: several metal items from the 11200 block; a John Deere Model 6300 near the intersection of Avenue 8; various items from the 16800 block; several metals items from the 11220 block. Three work vehicles, tools and CB radios were also taken from 10990 Angiola Dr.

In Porterville, tools were stolen from the 23000 block of Avenue 96 and persimmons were taken from the 19700 block of Road 256.

Contact The Recorder newsroom at 784-5000, Ext. 1050

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