July 4, 2023 - Tulare County Sheriff's Office officials report that on Monday morning, Deputies were called to Bartlett Park, located at 28801 Worth Dr. in  East Porterville for vandalism and theft from three separate bathroom buildings located inside the park.

Multiple pieces of brass piping and fittings were cut out and stolen, causing approximately $15,000 dollars in damage. Park employees believe the theft occurred sometime between 5:00 p.m. Friday and 8:00 a.m. Monday morning.

Detectives were summoned to the scene and took over the investigation. This is an active, ongoing investigation and anyone with information is encouraged to contact Sergeant Daniel Balderas or Detective Steve Boertje with the Tulare County Sheriff's Office at (559) 733-6218 or they can remain anonymous by calling or texting (559) 725-4194 or through email at tcso@tipnow.com.

Source: Tulare County Sheriff's Office