Muskego Man Faces Burglary Charges After He's Caught Making a Pizza

A 23-year-old Muskego man is facing charges after he allegedly broke into his parent's home and stole $11, a debit card and a check from his mother’s purse.

Nicholas P. Hettwer was charged in Waukesha County Circuit Court last week Wednesday with one count of burglary and two counts of bail jumping. If convicted, he faces up to 14 years in prison and $45,000 in fines.

According to the criminal complaint:

Hettwer broke into his mother and stepfather’s home in Muskego last week Tuesday morning and took the items out of a purse in the kitchen. His stepfather woke up and found him in the house where Hettwer had made a pizza in a pizza maker, and told him to leave.

After noticing the items were stolen, the victims went next door to where Hettwer’s grandmother lives and where he has been staying and she gave them the check back. His mother then said she was going to call the police and left, with Hettwer following her back, yelling that he still had the $11.

He’s currently free on a $2,500 signature bond while awaiting trial.