The Visalia Police Department Property Crimes Unit is comprised of (1) Sergeant to supervise the Unit, (6) Detectives to investigate crime reports and (1) Investigation Technician to investigate check cases.  The types of crimes that the Property Crimes Unit investigates are:

Burglary       (Residential, Vehicle, and Commercial)
Theft           (Grand theft [over $400] and Petty theft [under $400])
Identity Theft
Embezzlement
Auto Theft
Check Fraud
Financial Elder Abuse
Pawn shop and Second hand dealers

The Detectives in the Property Crimes Unit are responsible for taking over the initial investigation started by an officer from the Patrol Division.  Detectives are trained in interviewing techniques, surveillance, writing and serving search warrants, and the investigation of financial crimes.

The investigation of financial crimes is very time consuming.  Detectives usually have to deal with several financial institutions during each investigation.  With the addition of Penal Code section 530.8, financial and credit institutions are now required to provide account information to the victim within 10 days of a request so that an investigation can be conducted and the victim can start the long process of clearing up their credit record.

The Detectives in the Property Crimes Unit strive to provide services to the community which ensure professional and thorough follow-up of reported criminal acts.  They work their cases to ensure that those responsible for the crimes are identified and convicted in a criminal court.

Contact Information
Fax (559)713-4836

Unit Supervisor	Sgt. Scofield	559-713-4240
Complex Financial Crimes	Det. Bryan Somavia	559-713-4573
Financial Elder Abuse	Det. Brian Young	559-713-4213
Pawn Shop / Second Hand Dealers	Det. Edvin Canto	559-713-4656
Metal Theft/Recyclers	Det. Robert Gonzales	559-713-4652
Business Related Financial Crimes	Det. Kevin Kroeze	559-713-4574
Fictitious/Fraudulent Checks	Investigator Sarah Wray	559-713-4047