APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) – A series of smash and grab burglaries over the past week are being investigated in Appleton.
Police say on July 8, Maritime Bar at 336 W. Wisconsin Avenue was forcibly entered at 6:40 a.m. by a person who smashed out the front glass door. The gaming machines inside the bar were forced open and cash was taken.
The next day, July 9, Spin Fresh Laundromat on N. Linwood Avenue was forcibly entered sometime between 12:30 a.m. and 5 a.m. Police say 6 gaming machines were damaged after the suspect smashed out a window to the men’s bathroom to get inside. Cash was taken from the machines.
On Tuesday at 6:17 a.m., gaming machines were damaged and money was taken from Grumpy’s Bar, 1501 N. Richmond Street. The suspect gained entry by smashing out the front glass door.
If you have any information regarding any of the burglaries, please contact Sgt. Neal Rabas at (920) 832-5546. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can text CRIMES (274-637) with the keyword APDTIPS at the start of your text.
