February 10, 2020 - The Madera County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) reports on October 9, 2019, a man was captured on surveillance video walking into Bryant’s True Value in Oakhurst during regular business hours and stealing a 36” Stihl chainsaw worth over $1,300.

MCSO posted stills from the video on social media, requesting the community’s help in identifying the suspect. Based on tips received from the post, Madera County Sheriff’s Detectives were able to identify the man as Daniel Anthony Cruz, 34,  from Madera.

MCSO Detectives, in cooperation with the Madera Sheriff’s POP Team, made diligent efforts in apprehending Cruz, who was able to evade detention for the last several months. On February 6, 2020, the Fresno Police Department apprehended Cruz during a routine traffic stop and turned him over to MCSO to be booked into the Madera County Jail.

Daniel Cruz was booked on the original charges related to the theft at True Value; Commercial Burglary, Grand Theft, and Possession of Burglary Tools, as well as additional charges relating to warrants for Felony Evading a Police Officer and a Violation of Probation. He remains in custody at the Madera County Department of Corrections.


Source: MCSO