NEENAH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – Three people accused of stealing from retail businesses across Wisconsin were arrested in Neenah.
On Sept. 24, the Manitowoc Police Department was called to Walmart, at 4115 Calumet Ave., for the report of a large retail theft in progress. While responding, the suspects left the store with about $2,000 worth of stolen merchandise.
The investigation led to the identity of three Neenah residents. It was also discovered the trio was being investigated by the Walmart’s Asset Protection Team for retail thefts across the state.
Working with the Neenah police department, Manitowoc police tried to take the suspects into custody but were unsuccessful.
So, the Manitowoc Police Department requested assistance from the United States Marshals Service- Great Lakes Fugitive Task Force.
On Sept. 28, the United States Marshals Service was able to locate the suspects in Neenah and take them into custody without incident.
All three suspects are in the Manitowoc County Jail.
Police are still working to identify other victims of this organized retail theft group, throughout the state.
Formal charges have not been filed in the case.
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