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INVESTIGATION

Mesa police arrest suspect in series of East Valley package thefts

More than $2,800 worth of merchandise was taken in thefts from front porches in Mesa and Gilbert, police said.

(Arianna Grainey/Independent Newsmedia/File photo)

A 28-year-old man has been arrested and is suspected of more than 15 package thefts from front porches in Mesa and Gilbert, police said.

The thefts occurred between March 27 and June 5, and Mesa police said Luan Nguyen has been identified as the suspect.

More than $2,800 worth of merchandise was taken in the thefts, and police said some of the items were kept for personal use, while others were sold online.

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