What does the cryptic crossword clue "Reportedly charge thieves in capital city (7)" mean?

The definition is "capital city". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). homophone of FEE (charge) + NICKS (thieves) I live in the US and this still fooled the pants off me. The answer is PHOENIX.

Reportedly charge thieves in capital city (7)

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