Group confronts alleged child predator near Royal Palms, Mesa AZ


A group called Predator Poachers confronted a 21-year-old man suspected of trying to contact a minor near Royal Palms Apartments in Mesa, Arizona. Police are responding.
Audio|Source: Mesa Police Department Red Mountain Patrol District
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Transcript:
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It's near North Stapley Unit 2028, Royal Palms.
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RP's not 97.
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They're confronting a child predator trying to contact a minor at Dispatch 20.
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They received that 10 ago.
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RP is en route.
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They're part of a group called Predator Poachers.
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They got the report through a text message.
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The predator is (name withheld), age 21, working on further.
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Location mentioned:
Near N Stapley Dr, Mesa, AZ 85203
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