Crime & Safety
Man Steals Beer, Drinks Case Before Admitting Theft, Police Say
Police identified the 54-year-old man using video surveillance.
A 54-year-old Saukville man apparently couldn't afford to tip back a few, but that didn't stop him having some drinks.
The man was found after he stole a 30-pack of beer from Beck's Exxon Mobile, according to a press release from the Saukville Police Department.
Police received a call at 6:05 a.m. June 14 about the stolen beer, the release said. Police were told the man had walked into the store, removed the case of beer and left without paying.
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Police used video surveillance to identify the man, and found him the next day, the release said. The man admitted to taking the beer, but said he already drank it.
He was taken into custody, and police forwarded a request for charges to the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office.
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