YCSO seeking public’s help in finding suspect wanted for burglary
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY)-The Yuma County Sheriff's Office (YCSO) is seeking the public's help in finding a suspect wanted for burglary.
The suspect, Tara Contreras, is wanted by YCSO and is described as 5 foot, 6 inches tall, 195 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
On Friday, April 10, YCSO received a report of a burglary and vehicle theft in the 5700 block of W. 8th Street. The owner of the home had recently passed away and the caretaker was advised of unknown subjects on the property. When deputies arrived, they discovered that the residence had been robbed and that a vehicle was missing.
YCSO later discovered that the stolen vehicle had possibly been taken into Mexico.
Further investigations revealed that Tara Contreras, 32, had been in possession of the vehicle when it entered into Mexico, according to deputies.
Deputies say the suspect may be driving the stolen vehicle described as a grey in color Dodge Journey bearing Arizona license plate CHV0296.
The case remains under investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this case, please contact the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office at 928-783-4427 or 78-CRIME to remain anonymous. Please do not approach the suspect yourself.
