daily-independent logo
Log in

These columns list arrests and not convictions, unless otherwise stated. Anyone listed here who is later found not guilty or has had the charges against them dropped is welcome to inform this newspaper. The information will be confirmed and printed.

'SKIP SCANNING'

Man indicted in connection with East Valley Home Depot thefts

A 53-year-old man has been indicted as the suspect in the theft of more than $9,000 worth of merchandise from Home Depot stores across Mesa.

Chad Planck was indicted on 44 counts of organized retail theft, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office announced Thursday.

Authorities allege that, between January and April 2026, Planck entered multiple Home Depot stores across Mesa, filled shopping carts with power tools and used a “skip scanning” scheme to steal the products.

You must be a member to read this story.

Join our family of readers starting at $5 for your first month and support local, unbiased journalism.

Already have an account? Log in to continue.

Otherwise, follow the link below to join.

Please log in to continue

Log in

Other items that may interest you

Tempe police charge suspect Eryn Bonner following Mill Avenue incident

Mesa police arrest man in 2-year-old boy’s death

Fentanyl dealer sentenced to prison for Mesa overdose death

Man found dead in canal following single-vehicle collision in west Phoenix

Most popular stories in Daily Independent

Grand jury indicts father in Mesa Arts Center theft, son not charged

Stepmother, father arrested in Peoria for alleged abuse of 2 children

Man to stand trial in East Valley death of motorcyclist

Man arrested after collision that killed bike rider in Phoenix