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Nearly 30 people swarmed a Mesa convenience store at Alma School and 8th Street late Friday, stealing about 15 beer cases, chips, sports drinks, gum and candy. The Mesa Police Department said this is the second time in less than two weeks that this type of group shoplifting crime has occurred.

Mesa is considering joining the ranks of cities along the U.S.-Mexico border that have taken up a local battle against illegal immigration City leaders say they have no other choice but to act on their own because state and federal lawmakers have failed so far to develop a comprehensive strategy to address what many believe to be a growing problem in Arizona and other border states. “I think the level of frustration is to the point where we feel we have to do something,” said City Councilman Kyle Jones. The City Council will meet Thursday to discuss ramping up ordinances...