Crime & Safety
Man Facing Burglary Charge After Stealing Radiators
Suspect admitted taking metal from town of Port Washington business in order to sell it for scrap.
A 33-year-old Port Washington man is facing up to 12-½ years in prison after he allegedly broke into a business he worked at part time in order to steal scrap metal.
Timothy C. Bleichwehl, 213 E. Pier St., was charged in Ozaukee County Circuit Court on Dec. 1 with one count of burglary after he broke into the business located at 3750 Highland Drive, town of Port Washington.
According to the criminal complaint:
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Bleichwehl broke into the business on Nov. 27 or 28 and took 12 to 14 radiators, which could be disassembled and sold for scrap. The missing radiators were valued at $500.
The owner of the business told police he also noticed copper already taken from other radiators was also missing from the shop.
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Police then contacted Bleichwehl who admitted kicking in the door of the business and taking the metal in order to sell it.
Bleichwehl is free from jail on a $3,000 signature bond while awaiting trial.
