Originally published as a Visalia Police Department Facebook post:
“On 7-6-22 at approximately 11:18 p.m., Officers responded to Ruiz Park in the 600 block of E. Buena Vista Ave. regarding a report of an armed robbery that had just occurred. Two victims stated they were sitting in their parked vehicle when a male approached, brandished a firearm, and demanded their property. The male suspect fled the area with both victim’s cell phones.
Detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit were called out to follow up on possible leads. The investigation led to a residence in the 1900 block of N. Thomas Ct.
Evidence connecting the residence to the crime was observed by officers on scene as well as a male matching the description provided by the victims. A search of the location was conducted. A loaded firearm and the victims’ cell phones were recovered. Gabriel Hernandez, (27), was arrested for armed robbery and was transported to the Tulare County Pre-Trial Facility.”
