Man Rips Out Anti-Theft Device At Brookfield Store, Police Say

BROOKFIELD, WI—A man ripped out a security device on an item at a Brookfield Target store and fled, according to a Wisconsin Crime Alert. On Wednesday at Target, 12725 W. Bluemound Rd, a man entered the store wearing a large, puffy jacket with some sort of fur lining, possibly has a ponytail.

The man went back to the electronics department and selected a Roku Streambar, valued at $129.99. He ripped the spiderwrap security device on the item and then concealed it in his jacket, the alert said.

The suspect then left the store and got into a waiting smaller white SUV, possibly a Toyota or Honda. The alert said he has committed similar retail thefts at other area Targets.

According to an updated alert, the suspect was identified but it is unclear if he was arrested. Patch reached out to the City of Brookfield Police Department but haven't heard back as of Tuesday morning.

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