Report: Man accused of shoplifting, trespassing at Circle K

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On January 14, a man was arrested and charged after allegedly shoplifting at Circle K.

At 12:51 a.m., Maricopa Police were dispatched to a shoplifting call at the Circle K located at 18141 North John Wayne Parkway.

The suspect, Joshua S. Perez, was contacted by police. Circle K provided police with video of what appears to be Perez concealing multiple items.

According to police documents, during the incident, police found drug paraphernalia (burnt foil with residue) on Perez’ person.

Police learned that Perez had previously been charged with trespassing from that Circle K location on May 21, 2021, for trespassing.

A records check on Perez came back with multiple warrants for his arrest; failure to appear and probation violation.

Perez was booked into Pinal County Jail on his warrants, along with charges including:  burglary, shoplifting, possession of drug paraphernalia, and third-degree trespass.

Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian became part of the InMaricopa team in October 2020, starting as a multimedia intern with a focus on various multimedia tasks. His responsibilities included file organization and capturing photos of events and incidents. After graduating from Maricopa High School in the class of 2021, his internship seamlessly transitioned into a full-fledged job. Initially serving as a dedicated photographer, Brian's role evolved in October 2021 when he took on a new beat as a writer. He is currently pursuing his studies at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Brian's primary focus lies in covering public safety-related stories. In his free time, Brian finds joy in spending quality time with his family and embarking on adventures to explore the landscapes around him.