Crime & Safety

Police: Man Steals $1,300 In Merchandise From Brookfield Target

The suspect is a known offender to the local Target stores in the Milwaukee area, but has not been identified.

BROOKFIELD, WI—A "known offender to local Target stores," reportedly stole over $1,000 in merchandise from Target, 12725 W. Bluemound Rd. in Brookfield on Sunday. The crime alert said the man entered the store and knew how to avoid cameras. He selected two Amazon Fire Tablets and 2 Dyson Vacuums, valued at $1,300, the alert said.

The suspect then exited the store using an emergency fire exit at the front of the store and entered a waiting vehicle.

The man got into a 4-door sedan, blue in color. The car is possibly an older Buick, and has noticeable sag to the rear, the alert said. A possible plate was obtained of 80422, collector plate, which does not come back on file. The suspect is bald, and usually wears nice clothing with brown dress shoes, the alert said.

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The alert said he is a known offender to the local Target stores in the Milwaukee area, but has not been identified.

If any agency recognizes the suspect or vehicle, contact City of Brookfield Police Department.

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To make an anonymous tip, contact Waukesha County Crime Stoppers by calling 1-888-441-5505, through the website at www.stopcrimewaukesha.com.

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