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Chandler suspect in drug store heists in custody

September 11th, 2008, 6:23 pm · 1 Comment · posted by Eddi Trevizo

A man suspected of robbing several East Valley pharmacies was arrested last month according to a report released Thursday by Chandler authorities.

Matthew Kell, 30, was arrested in Anaheim, California on suspicion of stealing Oxycotin pain pills from several pharmacies in Chandler, Mesa, Tempe, Scottsdale, and Gilbert.

Kell, a former Walgreens employee, was recognized by another former Walgreens employee and an off-duty Chandler officer who recognized him inside a fitness center.

According to authorities, Kell is being charged on suspicion of burglary, theft and robbery. Chandler authorities did not know where Kell was being held late Thursday.

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