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Bicyclist Arrested for Identity Theft

On June 5, 2022 at approximately 9:40 p.m., Glendale PD patrol officers observed a bicyclist riding along the sidewalk near the intersection of Glendale Ave. and Palmer Ave., and then in the wrong direction in traffic lanes. The officers conducted an enforcement stop and spoke with the rider, 53-year-old Jose Vargas of Glendale regarding the violations. During the investigation, officers learned that Vargas was in possession of a credit card belonging to another individual and that there was an outstanding warrant out for his arrest. Vargas was subsequently arrested and booked for identity theft and his outstanding warrant.