BIG BEND, Wis. - A 47-year-old Town of Mukwonago man was taken into custody on Dec. 12 in connection with an attempted burglary at Richy's Bar in Village of Big Bend in June.
Attempted burglary
What we know:
A news release from the Big Bend Police Department said early on June 4, police responded to an attempted burglary at the bar. The initial investigation indicated a subject, using tools, forcefully gained access to the closed business in an attempt to remove an ATM and its contents.
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The ATM was recovered from the parking lot with its contents intact. Evidence indicated the ATM fell out of the getaway vehicle as the suspect fled the scene, police said.
Through investigative efforts and critical community tips, police arrested the Town of Mukwonago man on Dec. 12.
Charges referred
What's next:
The case has been referred felony charges of burglary to a building and attempted theft to the Waukesha County District Attorney's Office.
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Officials noted they received help in this investigation from the Milwaukee Police Department, Town of Mukwonago Police Department and the Waukesha County District Attorney's Office.
The Source: Information in this post was provided by the Big Bend Police Department.