On October 17, 2013 at 10:55 AM, Officers began receiving multiple reports of thefts from vehicles, which had been left unlocked overnight. Officers learned that during one of the incidents a homeowner had chased two males who had broke into his vehicle on 16th Place towards an adjacent field. Investigators began investigating the series of thefts and learned a Sturgeon Bay woman had pawned items stolen in the thefts in Green Bay. Officers interviewed the 19 year old Sturgeon Bay woman and learned of other suspects involved in the incidents. Thus far three have been arrested for the following charges:
19 year old Sturgeon Bay woman:
-4 counts of Receiving Stolen Property
-1 charge of Resisting/Obstructing an Officer
19 year old Sturgeon Bay man:
-Probation Hold
*Further charges forthcoming.
19 year old Sturgeon Bay man:
-Receiving Stolen Property
Officers expect to make more arrests regarding this incident. The investigation into this incident is ongoing. Officers remind citizens to lock their vehicles when left unoccupied and to never leave valuables inside.
