🌱 Patch AM: How a ring theft spree hit Wauwatosa’s Mayfair Mall

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In today's newsletter:

• How a ring theft spree hit Wauwatosa's Mayfair Mall

Also on today's calendar: Midday Music & Lunch and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a snowman that is having a temper tantrum? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.
• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 78, low: 60.
• Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 75 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Diamond rings stolen in Milwaukee area, Indiana man gets probation (fox6now.com) — A man has been sentenced to probation after admitting he stole diamond rings from multiple Milwaukee-area jewelry stores, including two at Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa. Police reports detail how employees say he asked to see expensive rings, then walked out with them, leading to his 2019 arrest and a stayed prison sentence in favor of one year of probation.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wauwatosa

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday August 19
• Midday Music & Lunch →
  First Congregational Church, 1511 Church St, Wauwatosa
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday August 18
• VOLUNTEER!!
  The Ability Center 10300 W Wisconsin Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
• Longfellow 8th grade WEB leaders training
  Wauwatosa Longfellow Middle School
  8:45 am
Friday August 21
• Lion's Tail Brewing Co. →
  Lion's Tail Brewing Co., 8520 W North Ave, Wauwatosa
  7:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• Run Back to School 2026
  Milwaukee Public Schools 5225 W. Vliet Street , Milwaukee, WI 53208
  8:30 am
• After Teaching Through 61 U.S. Colleges, Mr. EWS Returns with Affordable Online Fashion Class →
  , Milwaukee
  9:00 am
Tuesday August 25
• VOLUNTEER!!
  The Ability Center 10300 W Wisconsin Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
• HOLD: Brookfield Elementary PD
  The Ability Center 10300 W Wisconsin Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
  9:00 am
• Longfellow New Student & Family Night 6th grade
  Wauwatosa Longfellow Middle School
  4:00 pm
• Longfellow Open House / Curriculum Night 6th Grade Only
  Wauwatosa Longfellow Middle School
  4:30 pm
Saturday September 5
• Wisconsin Dells Winery Trolley Tour →
  400 N Barker Rd, Brookfield
  8:15 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 17
• Library Board →
  Elm Grove, WI Calendar, Village Hall 13600 Juneau Blvd, Elm Grove
  5:00 pm
• Public Safety Committee-Cancelled →
  Elm Grove, WI Calendar Elm Grove, WI 53122
  6:30 pm
Tuesday August 18
• Building Board →
  Elm Grove, WI Calendar Elm Grove, WI 53122
  5:30 pm
• Finance Committee →
  Brookfield Calendar, 2000 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield
  7:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Milwaukee

• Lovell Johnson, influential Milwaukee pastor, gets street sign honor (jsonline.com)
• Milwaukee County court official among 3 charged in drug operation (wisn.com)
• New business in the works for former CVS site at Milwaukee & Lawrence in Jefferson Park (nadignewspapers.com)

West Allis

• Homeowners cash in on Wisconsin State Fair parking (spectrumnews1.com)
• Wisconsin State Fair 2026 ends differently than 2025's abrupt conclusion due to flooding (cbs58.com)

Ok Wauwatosa! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A meltdown ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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