A Grass Valley man is suspected of about 30 thefts and burglaries in the area. Nevada County Sheriff Keith Royal says a recent victim had spotted a suspicious driver parked at The Cedars in Cedar Ridge on Sunday…

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But Royal says the victim then spotted the same driver parked in the area Monday and deputies responded. Around that time a Grass Valley Police officer, who had a description of the vehicle, spotted the driver and detained 24-year-old Kyle Melrose. A search of his vehicle turned up a number of stolen items. Royal says officers were also able to search Melrose’s home, under his probation terms, with more evidence of thefts and burglaries found…

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Melrose is currently facing two felony charges: receiving stolen property worth more than $400 and identity theft, along with three misdemeanor charges.