Muskego debit card theft, fraud; $1,000+ purchased, suspect sought

Published July 17, 2026 9:19 AM CDT

Police in Muskego are looking for the suspect who they say stole a debit card and used it to buy over $1,000 worth of merchandise from multiple stores. 

Debit card theft

What we know:

According to the Musekgo Police Department, on July 3 at about 6:30 p.m., the victim accidently left their debit card in the card reader at Walmart. 

The victim later discovered he didn't have his debit card, and observed multiple unauthorized transactions totaling $1,177.

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These unauthorized transactions were made at a Sephora and Kohl's in Muskego, an Ulta Beauty in Greendale, and at The Ridge Cinema in New Berlin. 

Police tips

What we know:

Muskego police said the suspect was observed on camera at Walmart taking the debit card, concealing it with another card, and leaving the store in a Jeep Wrangler at approximately 6:40 p.m. 

If you're able to assist with the identification of this suspect, please contact Officer Jones at the Muskego Police Department, wjones@muskego.wi.gov, or 262-679-4130.

The Source: The information in this post was provided by the Muskego Police Department. 

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