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Thief With ‘Green Thumb’ Caught Red Handed
A man is in custody after police reportedly caught him stealing gardening tools from a business in Kalamazoo. WWMT reports that a Kalamazoo police officer observed the suspect while walking on patrol near East Michigan Avenue and Portage Street. The man is said to have taken off on a bike and disappeared after being spotted.
A K-9 unit was called in to try and locate the suspect. The man was eventually located hiding behind a house. The 39-year-old from Kalamazoo was arrested quickly and it was discovered he had a parole warrant. The man is facing several charges.
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