Location: 21800 block of Ave 295 in Exeter

Incident Date: 3-11-22

City: Exeter

Posted by: Media Relations

Earlier this morning, Detectives from TRATT (Tulare Regional Auto Theft Task Force) were conducting an investigation of a stolen car found at a home in the 21800 block of Ave 295 in Exeter.  

During their investigation, Detectives identified 27-year-old Mykel Rhodes as the person who stole the vehicle. More stolen property was found at the home.

TCSO Ag Detectives were able to also tie 33-year-old Brandon Hammers to several of the stolen items found at the home.

The Tulare County Sheriff’s Ag Crimes unit is asking for the public’s help in finding Hammers. He is currently wanted on multiple active arrest warrants.  

Mikel Rhodes was booked at the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office Pre-Trial Facility for possession of a stolen vehicle and is being held on $25,000 bail.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Isidro Ibarra or Sgt. David De La Cruz at 1-800-808-0488, or anonymously at tcso@tipnow.com, or by text or voicemail at 559-725-4194.