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Couple Caught Flipping Stolen Library Books | Mesa News
Mesa police busted a couple, Ian and Athena Bartlett, for allegedly stealing and selling thousands of dollars worth of library books—over 6,200 bucks in charges. They were caught trying to offload the loot at a thrift store, where staff spotted the library stickers and tipped off cops. The library had already flagged Ian for over $1,500 alone; together, they’d racked up a massive debt. Receipts showed Athena sold more than 400 books in just one week. Ian confessed to the crimes, and both now face felony charges. In court, the judge initially barred them from being together—but reconsidered…
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