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Cleveland, Tenn., school theft suspect arrested

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photo Richard Lord

The man who Cleveland police say stole computers and iPads from an elementary school was arrested this morning.

Acting on a tip, police located and arrested Richard Lord at about 8 a.m. He was wanted on charges of theft over $1,000.

The thefts occurred Aug. 17 at Blythe Bower Elementary School, Cleveland police said.