NewsJanuary 10, 2016
Man accused of stealing tons of candy
HESPERIA, Calif. -- Jesus Ibarra was arrested Thursday after authorities say they found his garage full of stolen sweets. Mars Candy Co. sweets that hadn't passed inspection were supposed to be taken to a location in San Bernardino County for destruction, but when the truck arrived, 7,500 pounds of candy were missing. Ads for candy started turning up online that led to Ibarra's home. Authorities said his garage had been turned into a candy store with 30 racks of boxed candy with prices...
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Man accused of stealing tons of candy
HESPERIA, Calif. -- Jesus Ibarra was arrested Thursday after authorities say they found his garage full of stolen sweets. Mars Candy Co. sweets that hadn't passed inspection were supposed to be taken to a location in San Bernardino County for destruction, but when the truck arrived, 7,500 pounds of candy were missing. Ads for candy started turning up online that led to Ibarra's home. Authorities said his garage had been turned into a candy store with 30 racks of boxed candy with prices.
-- Associated Press
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