Visalia Police Seek Suspect in Walmart Theft Involving SUV Getaway

Crime

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 1 day ago on

June 17, 2026

Visalia police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of stealing hardware items from a Walmart on Mooney Boulevard after filling a shopping cart, exiting through an emergency door, and leaving without paying. (Visalia PD)

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Visalia police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of filling a shopping cart with hardware items at a Walmart on Mooney Boulevard a few weeks ago.

He then made a phone call, exiting through an emergency door, and loading the merchandise into a gray Chevrolet SUV before leaving without paying.

Investigators said another person arrived in the SUV after the call and assisted in loading the stolen items.

Investigators said a gray Chevrolet SUV was used in the theft, with a second person arriving after a phone call to help load the stolen merchandise before both left the scene. (Visalia PD)

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Anyone with information is asked to contact the Visalia Police Department Property Crimes Unit at (559) 713-4720 or the anonymous tip line at (559) 713-4738.

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Anthony W. Haddad,

Multimedia Journalist

Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.