19-year-old arrested after armed robbery in Cutler, deputies say
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A man has been arrested following an alleged armed robbery in Cutler earlier this week, the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office said on Friday.
Investigators say around 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday night deputies were called to a robbery at the Cutler Liquor Store. When they arrived, deputies learned, a man walked into the store armed with a gun and demanded money.
Deputies search for armed robbery suspect in Tulare County
Officials say the suspect, who has been identified as Ojani Ortiz, stole a large amount of cash and demanded other merchandise from the store.
According to officials, Oritiz was tracked down at a home in Cutler and taken into custody. Ortiz was in possession of a gun and property that was stolen from the store.
Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Sergeant Merced Zamora or Detective Adam Muller with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office at 559-733-6218. Or can remain anonymous by calling or texting 559-725-4194 or through email at tcso@tipnow.com.
