2 charged in connection to West Valley break-ins, thefts [Video]

The crime spree, which began in March, affected several small businesses in Peoria. Here are the latest details.

PEORIA, Ariz. — Two people have been arrested and charged in connection with a string of break-ins and thefts at several small businesses in Peoria and Glendale, Peoria police announced Saturday.

Police said the break-ins began on March 23rd and the costs accrued from the damage and thefts ended up totaling about $17,000.

The Peoria and Glendale Police Departments worked together to identify the suspects as Samuel Rocha and Erica Ortega-Pompa. They have both been taken into custody and charged with burglary and criminal damage charges.

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