7 suspects arrested after robbery at the Tanger Outlets
GLENDALE, Ariz. - The masked robbers who allegedly stole thousands of dollars worth of merchandise at the Tanger Outlets in Glendale on March 14 were found to be from South America.
A total of seven suspects are behind bars after a joint effort between Glendale Police and surrounding agencies.
Tanger Outlets theft ends in 7 arrested
We're learning the masked robbers who allegedly stole thousands of dollars worth of merchandise at the Tanger Outlets last week in Glendale are from South America. Seven suspects are behind bars now, police say. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas joins us with the latest details on this case.
The incident happened on Thursday afternoon when a group of men allegedly broke into a UPS truck, stole merchandise and drove off.
Police were able to track them down to 79th Avenue and Loop 101 using traffic cameras when the suspects scattered from the van on foot. All seven were eventually caught.
Bond for the suspects was set at $50,000, and they're accused of several charges.
The suspects allegedly used burglary tools and stole several boxes of new merchandise from multiple stores.
Police believe more suspects involved got away.
"There were more subjects involved. Unfortunately, we weren't able to apprehend all of them, but seven suspects were taken into custody," Glendale PD said.
A witness of this crime captured the moment when a group of men reportedly broke into the truck parked in a loading zone.
"It's like all guys, they all have hats on, hoodies on, masks, no license plate," a witness said.
Police say all but one suspect admitted to stealing the packages and running away.