Indio Police make arrest in copper theft
An Indio man is in custody tonight accused of trying to steal copper from air conditioning units at the Village Market in Indio around 5:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Police say witnesses saw 33-year old Daniel Medina taking parts and storing them nearby.
When officers got to the market, they saw Medina running from the scene. After a brief chase, officers took Medina into custody.
Medina is facing burglary charges and is booked into the Riverside County Jail in Indio.