Crime & Safety

Man Tells Police He Seeks 'Revenge From Allah' Over Loan

A man who loaned a family $170,000 told a police officer that he seeks "revenge from Allah" over the unpaid loan.

OAK CREEK, WI — Oak Creek police responded to a residence on the 2100 block of W. Grays Lane just after 10 a.m . on Sep. 6 on a report of harassment.

According to police, a suspect was making harassing and threats and statements to a woman and her children.

According to police reports, a man called and spoke to her regarding an approximately $100,000 to $170,000 dept that was not being repaid by her husband, stating "I'm going to destroy you and your family."

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Oak Creek police investigated and spoke to the threatening person in question, who told police he said "God will avenge him, and he seeks revenge from Allah for them not paying his $170,000 back."

The officer warned the man of harassment and told him to use an attorney and the court system to resolve the civil matter.

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Police requested a police patrol watch and advised the apparent victim to seek a restraining order against the threatening man, and if he shows up at the residence, to contact the police and keep the doors locked.

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