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NEWS RELEASE
Release Date: December 8, 2016
Modesto Police Department
Media Relations Unit
Office of the Chief of Police
600 10th Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Author: Detective Jamie Demings

Modesto, CA – Two suspects were arrested and stolen packages from multiple victims was recovered as a result of a car stop earlier today in North East Modesto.

At about 2:30 PM today detectives with the Modesto Police Department Property Crimes Unit stopped a vehicle after determining that the occupants had stolen a package from the front porch of a Modesto home. Detectives recovered the original suspected stolen package along with three additional packages which were found to also be stolen, each from different residences in Modesto.

As a result of the investigation 31-year-old Lucky Sysavath and 33-year-old Sarah Taberna, both of Modesto, were arrested and booked into jail in to the Stanislaus County Jail on charges of theft and conspiracy.

Package thefts continue to be a problem, especially during the holiday season when shopping and shipping increase. Modesto Police Property Crimes Detectives will be out throughout the holiday season conducting undercover operations to catch package thieves.

Modesto Police Department wants to remind you to keep an eye out for people stealing packages and asks that you report it right away if you see something. Also, if you know you’re not going to be home when you packages arrive consider having you delivery held at the carrier facility or ask a neighbor to keep an eye out for your delivery.

If you have any information regarding these incidents, please call Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. Tipsters may also text information to Crime Stoppers at 274637. Just type “TIP704” along with your message.

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