A Porterville man was arrested this week on suspicion of fraud, identity theft and other financial crimes after investigators alleged he used a victim’s credit card information to make unauthorized purchases over several months, police said.

The investigation began April 11 when Porterville police officers responded to a report of ongoing fraud involving the unauthorized use of a victim’s credit card.

According to the Porterville Police Department, officers determined the suspect had made numerous unauthorized transactions over the course of several months, primarily involving sports-related items.

Detectives later identified the suspect as Alexander Sanchez, 31, of Porterville. Investigators obtained multiple search warrants and reviewed financial and digital evidence before securing an arrest warrant and a search warrant for Sanchez’s residence, police said.

On Wednesday, detectives executed the search warrant at Sanchez’s home and took him into custody without incident.

During the search, investigators recovered numerous high-value items allegedly purchased with the victim’s credit card information, along with additional evidence related to the case, according to police.

Sanchez was booked into the Tulare County South County Detention Facility on charges related to fraud, identity theft and financial crimes.

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Police said the investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the Porterville Police Department at (559) 782-7400.

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