2 Van Thieves Quickly Arrested

2 Van Thieves Quickly Arrested

Jose Ramires and Fatima Delacruz

FRESNO – On Monday afternoon near Tulare and First, a Ford E250 van had been stolen.  The victim “tracked” the van as it traveled south on 99 and contacted FPD.

Soon, CHP tried to initiate a traffic stop on the van but its driver failed to comply. Police pursued the fleeing van into Visalia, where its two occupants then got out and attempted to flee.

A CHP helicopter assisted in the pursuit and eventual arrest.  29-year-old Jose Ramires and 19-year-old Fatima Delacruz were arrested for auto theft and possession of a stolen vehicle.

Ramires was additionally charged with felony evading, resisting arrest possession of burglary tools, and a parole violation.

2 Van Thieves Quickly Arrested was last modified: March 21st, 2017 by admin
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