On Friday, April 10, 2020, West Fargo Police Department officers took multiple reports of the theft of packages by an individual in the River’s Bend neighborhood. Through video and eyewitnesses, officers were able to obtain a vehicle description and a license plate number.  

On Saturday, April 11, 2020, the Fargo Police Department responded to the Ramada Hotel on 13th Avenue S. in Fargo for a report of a suspicious vehicle. This vehicle was identified as the suspect vehicle from the package thefts in West Fargo. West Fargo police officers responded to the scene. 

A search of the vehicle located evidence of the thefts, as well as some of the reported stolen property. The suspect was arrested by the West Fargo Police Department for an outstanding warrant. He is identified as 28-year-old, Anthony John Michael Springer. Further charges are pending. This matter remains under investigation by the West Fargo Police Department. No further follow up will be given at this time. .   

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