May 14, 2024 – Tulare County Sheriff's Office officials report that detectives are investigating a carjacking and attempted kidnapping in Porterville.
Around 2:40 p.m. Monday, TCSO Deputies were called to Rups Market in the 1500 Block of E. Springville in Porterville for a carjacking.
When they arrived, Deputies learned the suspect dragged his girlfriend out of the store and forced her into the back of the car. The victim was able to escape unharmed. But the suspect drove off.
TCSO Detectives are currently on scene investigating. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office at 559-733-6218.
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Source & photo: Tulare County Sheriff’s Office