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San Mateo police arrest ID theft suspect trying to buy iPhones
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Ryan Mense , as published by KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· August 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Authorities took the individual into custody on Monday. A suspect from New York is facing allegations of involvement in a mobile identity fraud operation.
A suspect from New York is facing allegations of involvement in a mobile identity fraud operation. Authorities took the individual into custody on Monday. The arrest occurred after a report was made to the police.
The police department responded to the scene, which was a store, after receiving the report. The incident happened just after 2 p.m. on Monday.
Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the specific location where the arrest took place and the events that led to the police response.
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Category: safety Published: August 26, 2026 Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) Reading time: 1 min
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