Disclaimer
Information CrimeRadar provides is made available solely to protect the public. Using this information to harass, threaten, or harm anyone is prohibited. Information is provided by third parties and may have errors. We cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information. Location data may not be 100% accurate. Use extreme care and always verify information through official sources and exercise caution and judgment when using CrimeRadar. By clicking continue, I agree I have read and understand the above and agree to these terms and conditions.

Suspect steals wrench from truck near East Springville AvePorterville CA

audio iconTheft
E Springville Ave, Porterville, CA 93257

A theft occurred near East Springville Avenue where a male stole a wrench from a truck. The suspect fled southbound on Parkview. There were initial concerns the suspect had a rifle, but it was confirmed to be the stolen wrench. The suspect was associated with a white 1979 GMC C10 with black hood and was later detained near 308 Parkview.

Audio|Source: Porterville Police
03:3
Transcript:
00:00
Report of a theft in progress that occurred near East Springville Avenue. Report of a male bald wearing a black shirt and gray shorts.
00:07
Stole a wrench out of the back of the reporting person's dad's truck. Last seen southbound out of Parkview.
00:16
Turn four.
00:29
We had one additional caller regarding the same subject who believed the subject had a rifle and the reporting person is now trying to locate the subject. He's in a 1979 GMC C10, white in color with black hoods.
00:53
Units responding to the Lerman traffic. There is an additional reporting person advising the subject is in front of 308 Parkview. In front of the residents.
01:04
I try to see the item out of the rifle and the reporting person can see nothing. Negative on a rifle, it's going to be a large wrench that was stolen from the original reporting person's truck.
01:30
Responding to the 4A8. It's going to be a male wearing a blue shirt, gym shorts, and flip-flops.
01:39
Let's that one color was a shirt.
01:42
It's a navy blue shirt, gray gym shorts, and flip-flops.
01:53
The subject is still in front of 308 Parkview.
02:03
Units responding to the traffic, the reporting person is now advising he was eastbound Thurman and then southbound Henry, possibly being followed by the victim of the theft.
02:14
GMC, C10, white in color with black hood.
02:18
For 307 and G203, coming from northbound North Down Plentham.
02:24
Visual on him.
02:32
65, all with Eddie Viagas.
02:36
25, I copy, you're out with Eddie Villegis.
02:39
25, I copy, you're out with Eddie Villegis.
02:44
21.
02:47
23, I copy detaining one.
02:56
223 status.
02:58
Twenty-three I copy code for it.

Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.

Location mentioned:
E Springville Ave, Porterville, CA 93257

This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.

Correct
Incorrect

Recent Theft Incidents in Porterville, CA

Explore the crime map for more.