(Oct 25 2008) - Porterville Police Dept - Press Release
by Sgt. Larry Rodriguez - Porterville Police Dept :
On October 25, 2008, at approximately 7:00 a.m., officers with the Porterville Police Department were dispatched to the El Gallito Market located at 283 West Olive Avenue.
J. Castellow
Officers arrived and found that the market had been broken into, vandalized and there was approximately $8,000 in merchandize stolen from the business. Officers conducted a crime scene investigation, which led them to a residence in the 300 Block of South “G” Street. Officers detained six juveniles at that residence.
Detectives with the Porterville Police Department were called to assist in the investigation. Investigators conducted a search of the residence in the 300 Block of South “G” Street and located property that had been stolen from the business. Detectives recovered approximately $7,500 of the stolen property, which was later returned to the owner.
All six of the juveniles were transported to the Juvenile Detection Facility in Visalia and booked for burglary, possession of stolen property, felony vandalism and conspiracy. All the juveniles are being held without bail until a juvenile court hearing.
The case is still under investigation and anyone with information is asked to call Detective Bret McGowen at 782-7400.
For more information regarding this case contact ...
Investigating Detective(s) Bret McGowen and Supervisor Sgt J. Castellow at 782-7400.
