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Police make 3 arrests in theft of church’s musical instruments

Police make 3 arrests in theft of church’s musical instruments
By GLENN KAHL Staff reporter for the Manteca (Calif.) Bulletin Manteca Police detectives have made three arrests in the investigation of a recent burglary that saw some $8,000 in church music equipment taken from the Northgate Brethren Church located on Northgate Drive. Usually kept in the church sanctuary, the instruments and sound equipment had been moved to a storage area due to a scheduled wedding where thieves pried a window open to gain access to ...
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Damaged car owner wants police pursuits banned in neighborhoods
A Manteca woman complains the Saturday night high speed pursuit by Manteca Police left her without car after it was rear ended while parked in front of her home in the 200 block of Frances Street.

Wild Manteca chase hits 100 mph

Wild Manteca chase hits 100 mph
It all started with an attempted traffic stop at 11:17 Saturday night that turned into a high speed pursuit ending in the 200 block of Frances Street where the suspect collided with a parked car, lost control, and careened into a driveway knocking a parked vehicle through the garage door.
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Auto thief uses bicycle for get-away
A Saturday morning car thief apparently took his bicycle along just in case he needed a quick get-away – which he did when the owner caught up with him an hour later.

Teen caught with pants down

Teen caught with pants down
Two high school-aged teens allegedly made off with the tip box at Quickie-Kleen Car Wash in the 700 block of East Yosemite Avenue Thursday afternoon setting in motion a foot chase by owner Francine Escobar as well as four of her employees.
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Manteca transient arrested after curbside flags saluting American veterans are taken

Manteca transient arrested after curbside flags saluting American veterans are taken
Ripping an American Flag from its curbside pole in the 300 block of West Yosemite Avenue Wednesday afternoon got Manteca transient Rich Soring, 47, arrested as he sat on a brick planter island.
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