A spokesperson for the Phoenix Police Department confirmed to Fox News Digital that officers “responded to a call that found property in an office building near 40th Street and Camelback Road.” “When officers arrived, they learned there were suspicious items in the mail,” said Phoenix Police Sgt. Phil Krynsky wrote via email. “Additional resources responded to collect the items and secure the area. There are no reports of injury and the investigation remains active.” Reports said a white powdery substance had been found in packages sent to Lake’s office. EXCEPT GEORGE SOROS, POPULAR BIG DONORS REPRESENT 7 OF THE TOP 10 PEOPLE WITH A BETWEEN $17 BILLION Arizona Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake speaks during a get-out-the-vote campaign rally on Nov. 5, 2022, in Chandler, Arizona. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Asked specifically if that was found, Krinsky replied, “The items were suspicious in nature and remain under investigation. Our patrol units were there until about 5 in the morning.” Fox News Digital also reached out to Lake’s campaign and FBI Phoenix for comment. Arizona Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake speaks during a get-out-the-vote campaign event on November 5, 2022, in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Initially, reports said FBI agents and Phoenix police officers responded to the scene in hazmat suits. This comes just days before Lake, a former local news anchor turned vocal critic of the press, faces Democratic challenger Katie Hobbs in Arizona’s governor’s race on Tuesday. Last week, police responded to a reported burglary at Hobbs’ campaign headquarters in Phoenix. Hobbes initially blamed Lake’s rhetoric. Arizona Democratic gubernatorial candidate Katie Hobbs holds a campaign event at the Carpenters Local Union 1912 headquarters on Nov. 5, 2022, in Phoenix, Arizona. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP It was later revealed that an illegal immigrant, 36-year-old Daniel Mota Dos, was arrested in connection with the burglary. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Danielle Wallace is a reporter for Fox News Digital covering politics, crime, police and more. Story tips can be sent to [email protected] and on Twitter: @danimwallace.
