Crime & Safety
Brookfield Store Manager Thwarts Theft Of Over $800: Police
City of Brookfield Police are searching for three suspects in Metro Market retail theft.
BROOKFIELD, WI — Three suspects filled a shopping cart with over $800 worth of kitchenware merchandise from Metro Market and left without paying, officials said. The theft occurred July 27 at Metro Market on 12735 W. Capitol Drive and a total of $878 in merchandise was stolen, according to Brookfield Police.
A store manager confronted one of the suspects and recovered the merchandise, police said. The suspect fled to a nearby bus stop but wasn't seen getting on the bus.
Authorities don't know how the other two suspects got away and there is no known suspect vehicle.
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Suspect #1 is described as a male, 5'10 and 150 pounds.
Suspect #2 is described as a male, 5'8 and 180 pounds with a dark beard.
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Suspect #3 is described as a male, 5'10 and 150 pounds.
Any agency with similar incidents or suspect information are being asked to contact Officer Blank at the City of Brookfield Police Department.
To make an anonymous tip, contact Waukesha County Crime Stoppers by calling 1-888-441-5505, through the website at www.stopcrimewaukesha.com.
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