Court Deputies Catch Church Burglar, Recover Stolen Property 

November 28, 2024 – Fresno County Sheriff's Office officials report that Deputies have arrested 38-year-old Guadalupe Corrales of Fresno.  He has been booked into jail on charges of burglary, possession of stolen property and probation violation.  He is currently not eligible for bail.

Around 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, deputies assigned to the courts were proactively conducting security foot patrols in Courthouse Park.  They noticed suspicious activity with a man, later identified as Guadalupe Corrales, who was walking near the Superior Courthouse carrying a video camera, laptop, audio interface, headphones and tripod. 

Deputies contacted Corrales and learned he was on probation.  A further investigation revealed the electronics in his possession were reported stolen from a church located near N. Abby Street and E. McKenzie Ave. in the city of Fresno.  Deputies contacted Fresno Police, and together they worked to return the items to the church.

Anyone with additional information about this case is asked to please contact the Sheriff’s Office at (559) 600-3111 or Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867, www.valleycrimestoppers.org. You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. Reference case # 24-13360. 

Source & photos: Fresno County Sheriff's Office