Police Arrest Car Thieves In Waukesha Walmart After Chase: Report

WAUKESHA, WI -- A stolen Pontiac Montana Minivan was returned to its rightful owner after Waukesha police tracked down the two teens accused of taking the vehicle in the back of the Waukesha Walmart, authorities say.

According to police reports, officers spotted the stolen vehicle just before 9 a.m. on Dec. 14 near the intersection of Downing Drive and E. Racine Ave.

Police said that officers on patrol attempted to stop the vehicle, however its youthful drivers fled, reaching speeds of 100 miles per hour according to reports.

Reports stated that the two teens bailed in the 1800 block of Marliz Drive and ran into area neighborhoods. Reports indicated officers set up a perimeter in the area of Richard and Grand to search for the two suspects in foot.

With the help of police K9 officers, police tracked the two suspects to the back of the Waukesha Walmart where they were discovered in the building and subsequently arrested.

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