Report of Stolen 1997 Chevy S10 and Area Search in Mesa

Summary: Mesa Police responded to a report of a possibly stolen 1997 light-colored Chevy S10 pickup truck. The reporting party (RP) indicated the vehicle was last seen near Main Street and 56th Street, heading westbound, and had a distinctive white LED light above the license plate. Officers attempted to determine if the theft was a new incident or related to a prior report. Investigation revealed the vehicle had been reported stolen about a year and a half ago, previously located by police but not returned to the owner. Officers conducted an area check, including near 1313 South Val Vista and behind a local Goodwill store. The situation was complicated by conflicting information about the vehicle's status, possible duplicate title fraud, and the RP's inability to provide a current report. The event was ultimately classified as a civil matter (424) rather than a new theft.