Someone Keeps Stealing Hay From This California Farmer

FRESNO, CA -- A Fresno farmer has been the target of a hay thief, according to the Fresno County Sheriff's Office. Officials said a farmer with a ranch near Kearney Park noticed bales of hay slowly disappearing from his large stack, so he set up a camera to find the thief.

On May 29, the farmer checked his cameras and found images of a man stealing bales of alfalfa. He reported the theft to the Sheriff’s Ag Task Force, which took a report.

The suspect in the photo appears to be white or Hispanic, in his 30s or 40s with a mustache and goatee.

The vehicle he is seen driving is a black, newer model Chevrolet single cab pickup truck that is lowered with oversize black rims and a large dent on the right side of the bed. The truck has Haron Jaguar dealer paper plates on the front and a paper plate from VJ’s Auto Center on the back of the truck, officials said.

The total loss of hay is estimated to be $250, but will grow substantially if this problem continues, officials said.

Anyone with additional information about the suspect in this case is asked to contact the Sheriff's Ag Task Force at (559) 600-8150 or Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867. You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. You may reference case #18-8024.

--Photos courtesy of Fresno County Sheriff's Office