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Luis Armando Diaz

Luis Armando Diaz is wanted for 288(a) P.C. (Lewd and Lacivious Acts upon child Under 14 years of age). There is a current Warrant for this subjects arrest.

Contact Information:
Detective Parras #753
Los Banos Police Department
(209) 827-7070 Ext. 137

Jose AlvarezAlva

Subject is wanted for 288(a) P.C. (Lewd and Lacivious Acts upon child Under 14 years of age), 288.5(a) P.C. (Continual Sexual conduct w/ child under age of 14), 288(c)(1) P.C. (Lewd and Lacivious Acts w/ child under 14 and offender 10 years of age older), 647.6(a)(1) P.C (annoying or molesting child) and 243.4(e)(1) P.C. (Sexual Battery). There is a current Ramey Warrant out for suspect, Jose AlvarezAlva, arrest with a $500,000 bail amount.

Contact Information:
Detective Weiss #744
Los Banos Police Department
(209) 827-7070 Ext. 147

Dodge Truck

The Los Banos Police Department is seeking information regarding a theft from Steitz Towing. The above vehicle (Dodge) was recorded in the area at the time of the thefts.

Contact Information:
Detective Westbrook #722
Los Banos Police Department
(209) 827-7070 Ext. 114


Wells Fargo RobberyWells Fargo Robbery

Wells Fargo RobberyWells Fargo Robbery

The Los Banos Police Department is seeking information regarding a robbery at Wells Fargo Bank on December 29, 2007. During the incident, a white work truck, possibly a Ford F-150 or similar was seen in the area.

Contact Information:
Detective Jesus Parras #753
Los Banos Police Department
(209) 827-7070 Ext. 234


Popeyes Chicken Burglary

The Los Banos Police Department is seeking information regarding a burglary at Popeyes Chicken. During this incident, a small ATM Machine Was Located. The suspects were believed to be driving a small, light colored 4 door S.U.V.

View video of the suspects and crime.

Contact Information:
Detective Jason Hedden #747
Los Banos Police Department
(209) 827-7070 Ext. 146


Richard Esparza

Name: Richard Esparza

Also Known As: Lil Banos or Banos

Date of Birth: 04/12/1987

Physical Description: Hispanic Male, Black Hair, Brown Eyes, 5’08”, 160 lbs.

Last Known Address: 133 West J Street, Los Banos

Case #: 200705629

Date of Incident: 03/22/2007

Bail: $85,000.00

Judge: Frank Dougherty

Charges: Penal Codes: 245 (a) (1), 186.22 (a), 182.1

CII Number: A23936638

Contact Information:
Detective Jason Hedden #747
Los Banos Police Department
(209) 827-7070 Ext. 146

Background Information: Esparza and members of the Norteno criminal street gang started an altercation with a rival Sureno gang members. Esparza chased the rival gang member and attempted to stab him. Two of the suspects involved were arrested shortly after the incident. Esparza has not been located.


Fire Department Therman Image Stolen - $1,000 Reward

Thermal Imager

Thermal Imager

Thermal Imager

Thermal Imager

Thermal Imager

The Los Banos Fire Deptartment had a blue Bullard Thermal Imager, serial #39704, in a yellow plastic suitcase with the letters 'LBFD' stenciled on the outside in two inch letters. There are no suspects or evidence in this case. The City is offering a $1,000 reward for the return of the thermal imager, arrest of the suspect, and conviction of that suspect. Case #200719560.


Security Camera Photo
Security Camera Photo

Between July 19 and the first week of August the suspect pictured above used a stolen Pacific Pride gas card to take over $4,000 in gas from the Pacific Pride gas station at Mercey Springs and Pacheco in Los Banos. The suspect is believed to be a Hispanic Male adult approximately 5'-07" - 6' tall with short curly black hair. The vehicle appears to be a 90's model, white Dodge mini van. Anyone with information on this individual is encouraged to contact Det. Ivan Mendez at the Police Department at (209) 927 7070 X117.

Anonymous information is also greatly appreciated at (209) 827 7070 X 288.




Composite of Suspect

Composite of suspect involved in armed robbery

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