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Four-Person, Tri-State, Ink Theft Crew Busted for over $200K

In Arizona, a four-person ink cartridge theft crew from California is allegedly responsible for over $200,000 worth of thefts in three states. Goodyear police report that on September 11, they received information from Target employees that four suspects involved in a previous theft had just arrived at the national retailer located near Litchfield and McDowell roads.

The suspects were driving in a red Honda with California plates when police located and stopped them. According to police, they reportedly found four large canvas bags filled with printer ink cartridges.

Police arrested Essence Crumble, 23; Marcus Smith, 22; and twin brothers Jay and DaShawn Davis, 18. The four-person crew is from Victorville, California, outside of Los Angeles, police say. Authorities allege the crew robbed three stores in the west Valley of ink cartridges, including two Target stores, and a CVS… ABC15 News

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