Police Arrest Two Christmas Package Thieves

RACINE, WI -- Police in Racine say they've arrested two suspected package thieves, and are searching for more information that may lead them to more reported package thefts.

According to police in Racine, officers responded to the 3000 block of Arlington Ave. just after 10 a.m. Thursday for the report of a theft after someone removed packages off of a porch in the area, and drove away.

Police say they learned the type of car the suspects were using, and eventually two people were arrested and transported to the Police Department for questioning.

During questioning, police discovered that there were other packages from other areas of the city.

Racine Police investigators are interested in any additional information that anyone may have about this crime. Any witnesses, or citizens with information, are urged to call the Racine Police Department Investigations Unit at (262) 635-7756.Those who wish to remain anonymous may contact Crime Stoppers at (262) 636-9330, or text 274637 (CRIMES). Text message should begin with RACS.

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