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Capitol Police arrested an aide to Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) after a series of thefts from the Rayburn House Office Building.
Javier Sanchez, 37, was arrested last Thursday, a Capitol Police spokesman said.
Capitol Police were made aware of the thefts earlier this year and identified Sanchez after an investigation, said Shennell Antrobus, a spokesman for the department. Sanchez was arrested for theft II allegedly stealing less than $1,000 worth of goods.
Dan Kotman, a spokesman for Bachmann, said as of 7/12/2013, the person in question is no longer with the office. Any further questions should be directed to Capitol Police.
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Sanchez worked as a senior legislative assistant to Bachmann, according to congressional payroll records.
Read more: Michele Bachmann aide Javier Sanchez arrested in Rayburn thefts - Jake Sherman - POLITICO.com