San Mateo police apprehended two suspects, James Spearman and Erika Martinez, after they were reported breaking into an apartment complex mailbox. The suspects were found with a U-Haul van containing stolen mail from over 100 residents across the Bay Area, including social security and ID cards. The police response was prompted by a call at 1:00 a.m., and despite fleeing onto Highway 101, the suspects were arrested. They face multiple charges, including identity theft and possession of stolen property.
Police arrested two suspects, James Spearman and Erika Martinez, who were found with a U-Haul van full of stolen mail and IDs from over 100 residents. The arrest followed a tip-off regarding a mailbox break-in at an apartment complex.
At 1 a.m. on Friday, authorities responded to reports of two masked individuals breaking into a mailbox. Quick action led to the recovery of stolen items, including social security cards and ID cards.
Following the initial dispatch, police located the suspects but they fled onto Highway 101. After a brief chase, they were apprehended after attempting to escape on foot.
Charges against the suspects include identity theft, possession of stolen property, and drug possession, reflecting the seriousness of their offenses in this extensive mail theft case.
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