Man steals donations for family of boy who passed away, Visalia PD says

VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - A antheral is wanted for allegedly stealing funds that were being raised to assistance a household who precocious mislaid their seven-year-old son, the Visalia Police Department said.

Officers accidental a antheral was caught connected video stealing from a donation jar from the main antagonistic astatine Jack's Gas astatine 1440 North Dinuba Boulevard successful Visalia connected Jan. 24 astatine 6 p.m.

Police accidental the jar contained astir $200 raised successful representation of a section family's seven-year-old son, who precocious passed away.

"This household has already faced unimaginable pain, and to person this further betrayal is heartbreaking. We cannot fathom however anyone could instrumentality vantage of a household successful mourning," said Visalia PD connected a social media post.

The constabulary section is asking for the public's assistance successful identifying the man. They inquire anyone who recognizes him to interaction Detective Brian Young astatine 559-713-4574. Those who privation to stay anonymous tin telephone the extremity enactment astatine 559-713-4738.