18-year-old arrested for beer theft in Porterville | YourCentralValley.com

PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A teenager and an 18-year-old were arrested after allegedly stealing beer from a business in Porterville and attempting to stab the owner, the Tulare County Sheriff's Office said.

Sheriff's officials say they were called to the 8-10 Market in the 200 block of S. Leggett Street in Porterville for a theft.

Upon arrival, the clerk told officers that two teenagers had entered the store and attempted to steal two cases of beer. Sheriff's officials say the store owner and his son then followed the suspects into the parking lot to get the beer back, but during the confrontation, the 15-year-old suspect pulled out a knife and attempted to stab the owner.

Deputies say after the assault, the homeowner and his son ran away and called the sheriff's office. No injuries were reported in this case.

Minutes later, sheriff's officers say they saw the truck associated with the robbery in the 400 block of South Park Street. As the officer on duty approached, the two suspects attempted to flee but were caught.

The sheriff's office said they arrested Johny Garcia, 18, and a 15-year-old boy. The two cases of beer were recovered and will be returned.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Tulare County Sheriff's Office at 559-733-6218.