Location: Speedway Market in Earlimart

Incident Date: 2-10-22

City: Earlimart

Posted by: Media Relations

Earlier this morning, TCSO Deputies were called to an armed robbery at the Speedway Market in Earlimart. During the investigation, Deputies learned a man walked into the business and took an 18-pack of beer from a display. As the suspect began walking towards the door, he pulled out a gun and threatened the clerk. The suspect left the store in a silver Acura SUV.

Just before noon, Deputies were called to a second robbery in the parking lot of the Chivo Meat Market in Pixley.

When deputies arrived, they learned the two suspects walked up to an elderly male standing in the parking lot and demanded wallet. When the victim refused to give up his wallet, one of the suspect’s hit him in the head with a gun. The suspects did not get away with the wallet and drove off in the same silver Acura SUV used in the earlier robbery.

Over the course of these investigations, Detectives learned these suspects may be responsible for additional robberies in other counties. The Sheriff’s Office is currently working with allied law enforcement agencies regarding these similar robberies.

One suspect is described as a man in his early to mid 20’s, between 5’6 and 5’8, Thin Build, Black Hooded Sweatshirt, Black Pants, Tan Shoes, Black Face Mask, Black Hand Gun and Spanish speaking. The second suspect is a man in his early to mid 20’s, between 5’8 and 5’10, Thin Build, Black Hooded Sweatshirt, Black Shoes, Black Face Mask, Black Sunglasses, Black Hand Gun and also Spanish speaking.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Detective Javier Guerrero, Detective Matt Rascon, Sergeant David De La Cruz or 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.