OAKHURST - The Madera County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in gathering information related to a string of commercial burglaries that occurred in Eastern Madera County in the late evening hours of January 20, and the early morning of January 21. On 1/20, shortly after 11:00pm, Madera County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to Grocery Outlet in Oakhurst for an alarm call.

Upon arrival at the scene, they found evidence of a break-in. While on scene, an alarm call was received from Napa Auto Parts in Coarsegold, followed by a call from Meadowridge Chevron, and shortly thereafter, Skywalk in Rolling Hills/Business 41 area. Each business showed obvious signs of a break-in, and reported missing items, primarily cash.

Surveillance video was reviewed, and both suspect and vehicle descriptions were obtained. The suspects are described as 5 subjects wearing track clothes, hooded jackets, masks and gloves, and carrying a hand truck. They left the scene in two separate vehicles- a white, 2-door extended cab late model GMC or Chevrolet pickup truck, and a 4-door newer model year sedan, dark in color, unknown make or model (photos attached).

The Madera County Sheriff’s Office is seeking identification of the subject(s) and/or vehicles. If anyone has information related to this incident, or possible related incidents in the area, please contact our office at (559) 675-7770. We would like to advise residents to always remain alert and report any suspicious activity to our office.