August 16, 2023 - Fresno Police Department officials report that on July 17, 2023, at approximately 6:00 p.m., a male suspect arrived at the Family Dollar located at 4007 East Ventura Avenue. The suspect loaded merchandise into a metal basket. Family Dollar employees asked the suspect that he place the merchandise in a shopping cart per store policy, he refused. As the suspect attempted to leave the store with the merchandise, he was asked by staff to return the items.

The suspect brandished a tire iron, pointing it in the direction of an employee. The suspect then exited the store and left eastbound with the stolen merchandise.

If you have any information on the identity of these suspects and/or their whereabouts, please contact:

Detective Omar Barraza

(559) 621-6309 Omar.barraza@fresno.gov  

Or to remain anonymous:

Crime Stoppers

(559) 498-STOP

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Source & photo: Fresno Police Department