Two Behind Bars for Tipton Robbery 

September 23, 2024 – Tulare County Sheriff's Office officials report that at around 7:15 a.m. on September 20, 2024, TCSO Deputies were called to the Shell Gas Station in Tipton for a robbery.

When Deputies arrived, the 56-year-old victim told them he approached a man and woman in a silver sedan and asked for a ride. The couple agreed to give the victim a ride but asked for gas money. Once the victim paid for gas and several other items for the couple, the man then demanded more items. The victim said no and they all walked to the car. That’s when the victim noticed the man had a weapon. Once at the car, the victim changed his mind and walked away. The woman tried to lure the victim back into the car. But when he said no, the man grabbed the victim’s arm and twisted it behind his back, took his wallet then pushed him to the ground. The suspect then ran back into the car as the woman drove off.

During their investigation, Detectives identified the suspects as 29-year-old Elijah Freeman and 38-year-old Melissa Zamora. A few hours later, Porterville Police saw the car and stopped it. The man and woman were taken into custody for Robbery and taken to the South County Detention Facility. It was later learned that the male suspect was currently on Community Supervision for previous Burglary charges.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Sergeant John Nicholson or Detective Diego Ramos 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 & photo: Tulare County Sheriff's Office