Update - One arrest made in Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) Burglary.
Ricky Dean Beets, Jr, a 32 year old male, is currently in custody for the charges of burglary and possession of stolen property relating to the incident that occurred at the Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) on April 5, 2016. Yesterday afternoon, a vehicle Beets was in was stopped by the Oakdale Police Department for a traffic violation. Through the course of their investigation, they determined Beets was a wanted suspect in our investigation.
The second suspect in this investigation is still outstanding and the Turlock Police Department is still asking for the public’s assistance in identifying this person. If the second suspect is seen, do not approach or attempt contact, and contact Turlock Police at (209) 668-1200 for immediate assistance. In case of an emergency please call 9-1-1. Please contact Detective Jason Tosta at (209) 668-5550 ext. 6624, if you have any additional information regarding the second suspect or this incident.
END OF UPDATE.
Mayor Soiseth comments;
"The VFW Hall represents the sacrifices of our Turlock veterans, so this theft is especially troubling and violating," remarked Mayor Gary Soiseth. "Turlock stands firmly behind our men and women in uniform. This crime does not reflect the respect our residents have for their service."
"I'm very proud of the police department for acting quickly and decisively, and I'm thankful that the community came together to help our officers identify and arrest the suspects."
Gary Soiseth
Mayor
City of Turlock, California
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