Arizona Couple Charged with Stealing and Reselling Hundreds of Library Books
A couple in Mesa, Arizona, has been charged with trafficking in stolen property after allegedly stealing hundreds of books from the Mesa Public Library and reselling them to a bookstore.
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 14, 2026 —
A Mesa, Arizona couple is facing charges of trafficking in stolen property following an investigation into the alleged theft of hundreds of books from the Mesa Public Library. The couple is accused of stealing the books and subsequently reselling them to a local bookstore.
The Mesa Public Library reported the missing books, leading to an investigation that identified the suspects. While the exact number of books stolen was not provided, the summary indicates the quantity to be in the hundreds. The value of the stolen items and the specific bookstore involved in the resale were not detailed in the initial report.
Authorities have charged the couple in connection with the alleged theft and resale of the library’s property. The investigation is ongoing, and further details regarding the timeline of the alleged thefts or the specific methods used are not yet available. The outcome of the charges is pending legal proceedings.
Details concerning the permit status, inspection outcomes, code violations, or fine amounts related to this case have not been disclosed. The contractor’s name was also not provided.
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