Glendale Police Detectives recently identified the suspect in a string of massage parlor burglaries as 23-year-old Mitchell Briggs.
On Sept. 8, detectives from the Foothills Investigation Team learned of a string of burglaries involving a single male subject breaking into massage parlors across the Valley, including Peoria.
In many of these cases the suspect encountered employees of the businesses who were sleeping inside when he made entry. Because he was brandishing a weapon, controlling their movements and demanding money, many of these cases were classified as robberies.
In one case, the Glendale Real Time Crime Center identified a possible suspect vehicle. Detectives began conducting research and found the registered owner was on probation and had prior violent and theft related criminal history.
During the investigation, detectives became aware of approximately 25 cases across the Valley. Glendale Police took the lead on the investigation and worked alongside other agencies.