https://www.abc15.com/news/crime/man-accused-in-maricopa-county-election-theft-now-tied-to-theft-in-az-senate-building

Man accused in Maricopa County election theft now tied to theft in AZ Senate building

DPS has confirmed Walter Ringfield has been identified as the man in security footage from the Senate building on June 19

The man accused of stealing keys to election security equipment in Maricopa County is now being connected to another theft in the Arizona Senate building.

Arizona Department of Public Safety officials confirmed Thursday that 27-year-old Walter Ringfield was the man identified in security camera footage from the Arizona Senate Building from June 19.

DPS says the man, now identified as Ringfield, entered a restricted area of the building on June 19 and removed numerous items from a security staff member's desk.

The stolen items included challenge coins and other desk accessories.

DPS served a search warrant at Ringfield's home and were able to locate the stolen items.