One Arrested, Another Sought After Valley Fruit Vendor Robbery

(Photo courtesy:  Tulare County Sheriff’s Office)

(KMJ) – The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office continues to search for a second suspect after a pair of men reportedly beat and rob a Valley fruit stand vendor.

Saturday, just before 3:30 p.m., a Sheriff’s Detective was driving near Road 204 and Avenue 256 in Exeter when he saw a dark colored sedan driving recklessly.  After a short pursuit, 25-year-old Joshua Robert Lindsey was arrested and taken into custody.
Through its investigation, the Sheriff’s Office learned Lindsay and another man went to the fruit stand at Road 204 and Avenue 256 in Exeter, beat up the 65-year-old vendor, and took his money.  The victim (who has not been identified) was treated for non-life threatening injuries.
Now  anyone with information as to identity of the additional suspect is asked to call the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office at 559-733-6218 or send anonymous information by sending a text or email to [email protected] or call 1-800-TIPNOW.