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"Crime Roundup: Property Crimes Plague Mesa Neighborhoods"
Published 10 months, 2 weeks ago
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Mesa police responded to several incidents across the city during the week of May 28 to June 3, 2025. In the Central Mesa neighborhood near Country Club Drive and Main Street, officers were dispatched to an alleged commercial burglary on May 29. The suspects reportedly forced entry into a business during overnight hours and removed cash and electronics. The incident remains under investigation.
On May 30 in the Dobson Ranch area near Baseline Road and Dobson Road, police responded to an alleged aggravated assault involving two adult males. The altercation occurred in the parking lot of a retail center just after 10 p.m. Both individuals sustained minor injuries and refused medical transport. No arrests have been made as of this report, and the case is open.
In the vicinity of Power Road and University Drive, officers were called to an alleged vehicle theft midday on June 1. The vehicle, reported stolen from a shopping center, is described as a white 2018 Toyota Camry, Arizona license plate unavailable. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his 20s, approximately 5’10”, wearing a red shirt and black pants. Police are seeking public assistance in locating the vehicle and suspect.
Eastmark neighborhood near Ray Road and Ellsworth Road experienced an alleged residential burglary on June 2. Entry was gained through a rear sliding door, and property including electronics and jewelry was reported missing. There are no suspect leads at this time, and the investigation is ongoing.
On May 31 near Higley Road and Southern Avenue, officers responded to an alleged shoplifting at a retail store. Two adult suspects, a male and female, removed merchandise and fled before police arrival. The alleged offenders were last seen heading northbound in a silver sedan. The case remains under investigation.
There were three reported incidents of alleged disorderly conduct between May 28 and June 3, including disturbances near Stapley Drive and Broadway Road, and at a local park on Brown Road. All incidents involved groups of juveniles, and officers resolved the scenes without arrests. These cases have been administratively closed.
Finally, an alleged criminal damage report was taken from the Red Mountain neighborhood near McDowell Road and Recker Road on June 3. Vandals were reported to have spray-painted playground equipment overnight. Cleanup was completed by city staff, and the case is under investigation.
Overall, the week saw a continued pattern of property-related crimes, especially burglaries and thefts from both residences and businesses. Police urge residents to secure their property and report any suspicious activity. Anyone with information on these or other crimes is encouraged to contact Mesa Police at 480-644-2211 or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.
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On May 30 in the Dobson Ranch area near Baseline Road and Dobson Road, police responded to an alleged aggravated assault involving two adult males. The altercation occurred in the parking lot of a retail center just after 10 p.m. Both individuals sustained minor injuries and refused medical transport. No arrests have been made as of this report, and the case is open.
In the vicinity of Power Road and University Drive, officers were called to an alleged vehicle theft midday on June 1. The vehicle, reported stolen from a shopping center, is described as a white 2018 Toyota Camry, Arizona license plate unavailable. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his 20s, approximately 5’10”, wearing a red shirt and black pants. Police are seeking public assistance in locating the vehicle and suspect.
Eastmark neighborhood near Ray Road and Ellsworth Road experienced an alleged residential burglary on June 2. Entry was gained through a rear sliding door, and property including electronics and jewelry was reported missing. There are no suspect leads at this time, and the investigation is ongoing.
On May 31 near Higley Road and Southern Avenue, officers responded to an alleged shoplifting at a retail store. Two adult suspects, a male and female, removed merchandise and fled before police arrival. The alleged offenders were last seen heading northbound in a silver sedan. The case remains under investigation.
There were three reported incidents of alleged disorderly conduct between May 28 and June 3, including disturbances near Stapley Drive and Broadway Road, and at a local park on Brown Road. All incidents involved groups of juveniles, and officers resolved the scenes without arrests. These cases have been administratively closed.
Finally, an alleged criminal damage report was taken from the Red Mountain neighborhood near McDowell Road and Recker Road on June 3. Vandals were reported to have spray-painted playground equipment overnight. Cleanup was completed by city staff, and the case is under investigation.
Overall, the week saw a continued pattern of property-related crimes, especially burglaries and thefts from both residences and businesses. Police urge residents to secure their property and report any suspicious activity. Anyone with information on these or other crimes is encouraged to contact Mesa Police at 480-644-2211 or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI