Arrest after gas station burglaries in Tulare County, deputies say

Arrest after gas station burglaries in Tulare County, deputies say

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A 31-year-old man was arrested following a series of gas station burglaries in Tulare County, deputies say.

Deputies say 31-year-old Va Xiong was wanted for multiple burglaries at gas stations in both Exeter and Lemon Cove, resulting in thousands of dollars in damages. Deputies add that when the suspect was tracked down, he was found with evidence linking him to the burglaries.

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Xiong was also found to have warrants for his arrest out of Fresno County, according to the Tulare County Sherrif’s Office.

Arrest after gas station burglaries in Tulare County
Image of 31-year-old Va Xiong provided by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office.

Investigators add that anyone with information about the burglaries is asked to contact the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office at 559-733-6218, or anonymously through the Sheriff’s TipNow Program at 559-725-4194 or tcso@tipnow.com.

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