Tulare County family bound, held at gunpoint while home invaders robbed them

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Thursday, July 2, 2020
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FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Authorities are searching for three suspects who held a Tulare County family at gunpoint while robbing their home on Tuesday night.

Tulare County sheriff's deputies were called to a report of a home invasion a house in Yettem.

The family told investigators that three men wearing dark clothing, gloves and ski masks forced their way into the home around 10:30 pm.

The men bound the victims by their hands and feet using duct tape. Officials say the suspects then scavenged through the house, stealing a few items before they left in a car.

No one inside the house was hurt, deputies say.

The Tulare County Sheriff's Office said the suspects were driving a dark-colored sedan and should be considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 1-800-808-0488.