Oak Creek Police Catch Man Breaking into Cars

OAK CREEK, WI — Oak Creek police managed to track down a suspect who was reportedly trying to break into cars on the 8300 block of S. 13th St. on May 1.

According to police reports, a caller in the neighborhood called police stating that a suspect was looking into her neighbor's cars and then walked across the street.

Reports indicate that police located a suspect matching the description walking in the 8300 block of S. Wilding Dr.

The suspect attempted to flee on foot, but was captured by two Oak Creek police officers after a short chase.
Prior to the police involvement, the resident stated that the suspect had walked around outside in the neighborhood, had activated her outdoor motion lights and alerted the family dog.

When police took the suspect into custody, they located a flashlight, several dollars in change, high school alumni pins, lighters, a car charger, headphones, hand sanitizer, cologne and playing cards.

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