4 thefts in 4 days: Wauwatosa police say thieves targeting locked 'early 2000 Chrysler minivans'
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police on Tuesday, Feb. 25 reported four thefts of minivans in four days' time -- the thieves acting fast -- going after a specific vehicle in a specific area.The most recent crime happened Tuesday morning.Heidi and Jim Brue deliver auto parts for a living in their early 2000s Chrysler van."We count on the money, and we don't get paid if we don't work," said Heidi Brue.On Saturday, Feb. 22, they couldn't deliver a job.
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police on Tuesday, Feb. 25 reported four thefts of minivans in four days' time -- the thieves acting fast -- going after a specific vehicle in a specific area.The most recent crime happened Tuesday morning.Heidi and Jim Brue deliver auto parts for a living in their early 2000s Chrysler van."We count on the money, and we don't get paid if we don't work," said Heidi Brue.On Saturday, Feb. 22, they couldn't deliver a job.
'A dangerous, dangerous game:' Local police chiefs are split over aggressive technique for ending pursuits
GREENFIELD—When drivers refuse to stop for police, most agencies agree officers should chase after them.But what's the best way to end a pursuit?
GREENFIELD—When drivers refuse to stop for police, most agencies agree officers should chase after them.But what's the best way to end a pursuit?
Over 90 mph: Wauwatosa PD dash cam shows 2 pursuits involving same suspect
WAUWATOSA -- Shortly after one pursuit was terminated, a second began.
WAUWATOSA -- Shortly after one pursuit was terminated, a second began.
Wauwatosa police release video from officer-involved shooting at Mayfair Mall
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police released on Friday, Feb. 7 video related to the officer-involved shooting that led to the death of a 17-year-old male identified by family as Alvin Cole.
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police released on Friday, Feb. 7 video related to the officer-involved shooting that led to the death of a 17-year-old male identified by family as Alvin Cole.
Sources: Investigators probing whether 17-year-old killed outside Mayfair fired before he was shot
WAUWATOSA -- FOX6 News received new information Tuesday, Feb. 4 following the fatal officer-involved shooting outside Mayfair Mall Sunday night, Feb. 2.
WAUWATOSA -- FOX6 News received new information Tuesday, Feb. 4 following the fatal officer-involved shooting outside Mayfair Mall Sunday night, Feb. 2.
'They shot my baby:' Family says boy fatally shot by police outside Mayfair Mall just turned 17
WAUWATOSA -- A 17-year-old was killed in the officer-involved shooting outside Mayfair Mall on Sunday, Feb. 2, Milwaukee police revealed.
WAUWATOSA -- A 17-year-old was killed in the officer-involved shooting outside Mayfair Mall on Sunday, Feb. 2, Milwaukee police revealed.
Police: Fatal officer-involved shooting in Mayfair Mall parking lot after disturbance inside
WAUWATOSA -- A disturbance at Mayfair Mall preceded a fatal officer-involved shooting in the parking lot Sunday evening, Feb. 2.Wauwatosa Police Chief Barry Weber said in a media briefing Sunday this began shortly before 6 p.m., when security at the mall reported to police approximately 10 people who were causing a disturbance.Officers responded, and at least one witness indicated one of the people involved in the disturbance was armed with a handgun.Police found a group outside the mall, and at least four people ran when they saw officers.
WAUWATOSA -- A disturbance at Mayfair Mall preceded a fatal officer-involved shooting in the parking lot Sunday evening, Feb. 2.Wauwatosa Police Chief Barry Weber said in a media briefing Sunday this began shortly before 6 p.m., when security at the mall reported to police approximately 10 people who were causing a disturbance.Officers responded, and at least one witness indicated one of the people involved in the disturbance was armed with a handgun.Police found a group outside the mall, and at least four people ran when they saw officers.
2 arrested when driver of stolen vehicle struck tree in Wauwatosa, ending MPD pursuit
WAUWATOSA -- Two people were arrested when a pursuit ended in a crash on Jackson Park Boulevard near 83rd Street in Wauwatosa Friday night, Jan. 31, according to Wauwatosa police.It happened around 11:30 p.m.Wauwatosa police said this was an MPD pursuit involving a stolen vehicle.
WAUWATOSA -- Two people were arrested when a pursuit ended in a crash on Jackson Park Boulevard near 83rd Street in Wauwatosa Friday night, Jan. 31, according to Wauwatosa police.It happened around 11:30 p.m.Wauwatosa police said this was an MPD pursuit involving a stolen vehicle.
'It's concerning:' Wauwatosa police arrest suspect for tackling juvenile, laying on top of her
MILWAUKEE -- Police arrested a suspect wanted for tackling a juvenile and laying on top of her in Wauwatosa.
MILWAUKEE -- Police arrested a suspect wanted for tackling a juvenile and laying on top of her in Wauwatosa.
Medical examiner called to 72nd and State in Wauwatosa for pedestrian hit by train
WAUWATOSA -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner was called to the area near 72nd Street and State Street in Wauwatosa Tuesday night, Jan. 7 -- for a crash involving a train and a pedestrian.It happened around 7:30 p.m.Police said an initial investigation revealed the victim stepped onto the tracks in front of the train in an apparent intentional act.An investigation was ongoing.
WAUWATOSA -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner was called to the area near 72nd Street and State Street in Wauwatosa Tuesday night, Jan. 7 -- for a crash involving a train and a pedestrian.It happened around 7:30 p.m.Police said an initial investigation revealed the victim stepped onto the tracks in front of the train in an apparent intentional act.An investigation was ongoing.
'The witness intervenes:' Wauwatosa police say gas station clerk's brother ran down robber with vehicle
WAUWATOSA -- A Wauwatosa gas station robbery ended with the thief getting run down by a vehicle and beaten.Prosecutors said the 26-year-old Milwaukee man walked into the gas station near 68th Street and North Avenue around 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 -- demanding money and cigarettes.
WAUWATOSA -- A Wauwatosa gas station robbery ended with the thief getting run down by a vehicle and beaten.Prosecutors said the 26-year-old Milwaukee man walked into the gas station near 68th Street and North Avenue around 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 -- demanding money and cigarettes.
'Don't ruin your holiday:' Police seek impaired, reckless drivers during Drive Sober campaign
WAUWATOSA -- During the holiday season, a time of joy, some of the biggest tragedies play out on the road, and law enforcement agencies throughout southeast Wisconsin step up patrols to crack down on drunk driving.
WAUWATOSA -- During the holiday season, a time of joy, some of the biggest tragedies play out on the road, and law enforcement agencies throughout southeast Wisconsin step up patrols to crack down on drunk driving.
Stolen vehicle pursuit ends in crash near Burleigh and Fond du Lac, police say
MILWAUKEE -- A Wauwatosa police pursuit ended in a multi-vehicle crash on Milwaukee's north side late Friday night, Dec. 13.The Wauwatosa Police Department pursued a stolen minivan into the city of Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- A Wauwatosa police pursuit ended in a multi-vehicle crash on Milwaukee's north side late Friday night, Dec. 13.The Wauwatosa Police Department pursued a stolen minivan into the city of Milwaukee.
Police seek woman who stole purse from 86-year-old woman at Wauwatosa Goodwill
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police on Thursday, Dec. 12 shared surveillance images from a theft in which a purse was stolen from an 86-year-old woman while she shopped at Goodwill on Feerick Street in Wauwatosa.The crime happened on Dec. 7 around 12:15 p.m -- two days before the victims' 87th birthday.
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police on Thursday, Dec. 12 shared surveillance images from a theft in which a purse was stolen from an 86-year-old woman while she shopped at Goodwill on Feerick Street in Wauwatosa.The crime happened on Dec. 7 around 12:15 p.m -- two days before the victims' 87th birthday.
Police nab man suspected in crime spree: 'Where he would have ended up next we don't know'
WAUWATOSA -- A crime spree across the state comes to an end in Whitefish Bay.They may be neighbors.
WAUWATOSA -- A crime spree across the state comes to an end in Whitefish Bay.They may be neighbors.
Cellphone users capture fight, pursuit of man at Mayfair Mall on Thanksgiving night
WAUWATOSA -- Thankfulness and gratitude.
WAUWATOSA -- Thankfulness and gratitude.
'Extremely frustrating:' Wauwatosa man's work supplies stolen moments after porch delivery
WAUWATOSA -- 'Tis the season for package thefts.
WAUWATOSA -- 'Tis the season for package thefts.