RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - An early morning investigation turned into a swift arrest for Richmond Police.

Officials were conducting surveillance downtown after a recent string of stolen packages.

While in the area, a man approached the police and asked for a cigarette.

As it turned out, the man was the very suspect they were looking for.

Police arrested Aubrey Brown, 59, on multiple warrants. They also recover several stolen packages.

If you’re a victim of the package theft, you can call (804) 646-5100.

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