SHAWANO COUNTY (WTAQ)- A recent arrest in Shawano County, may be connected to reports of window peeping.
Shawano County Sheriff Adam Bieber said they have received three reports of window peeping all in the same area in the Town of Wescott, which was alarming.
“Obviously, it is not normal behavior to do that type of activity.”
The suspect arrested Sunday in the act of burglary and trespassing in that same area, but, is also being questioned about the recent window peeping do to security footage.
Sheriff Adam Bieber said they had a visual from security cameras, and the suspects discription also matches some of the discriptions given by the victims.
The Sheriff said the arrest happened in the right place at the right time.
“We had the discription. Our detective stumbled upon him and the person just happened to be involved in a theft at the time.”
Sheriff Bieber said multiple thefts have been reported in the last few months. While the suspect has not been charged with window peeping, that is a possibility.
“We think this is the person that has been looking into windows because of what he admitted to.”
The suspect is expected to be charged with trespassing and for burglary, but the investigation is on going.
The Sheriff’s Department learned that the suspect is from out of the area, and was in the area for business.
The suspect was only scheduled to be in the area for a month or two according to Bieber.
Sheriff Bieber reported an uneasy feeling going on the Town of Wescott area, but said residents can do things to protect themselves.
“When you are inside your home you should have your curtains drawn at night.”
The Sheriff said having a security camera installed has also been known for preventing and solving many crimes in the County.
