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Heard on: Tempe Police Department - South Patrol District · 1/18/2026 04:39 PM
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For the 237 in Kiki Park, this subject left.
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Last seen headed eastbound in the alleyway with a bike path connected to the parking lot.
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Recovered vehicle linked to Kia theft near IKEA

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As discussed during the dispatch call, officers discussed a possible series of vehicle thefts involving Kia and Hyundai cars near a parking lot by IKEA in Tempe. A vehicle believed to be related to a previous grand theft case was recovered, and follow-up units were requested to check nearby cameras. The incidents may be connected to earlier attempts to steal vehicles of the same make in the area.

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W Ikea Way, Tempe, AZ 85284
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