Theft Suspect Detained at Circle K on West University Drive

Summary: Mesa Police responded to a reported theft at the Circle K convenience store located at 1955 West University Drive. The suspect, described as a Black male in his 20s wearing a pink top and blue jeans, was observed fleeing the scene on foot with a black backpack. Officers pursued the suspect southbound along the canal near the store. After a brief chase, the suspect was detained and taken into custody. Police later searched for a backpack believed to have been discarded in a nearby trailer park. The suspect was linked to two theft incidents at the same location on the same day, and officers are reviewing camera footage for both occurrences.