Leader Staff
Three juveniles have been identified as the culprits in a rash of vehicle break-ins in the town of Washington in May, according to Shawano County Sheriff Adam Bieber.
Bieber announced in a Facebook posting that a tip led to the juveniles’ identities and that the stolen items were being recovered. There was no indication whether anyone was in custody.
A number of vehicle break-ins were reported in the Shawano Lake south shore area in the town of Washington during the night of May 22 and into the early morning hours of May 23. The thefts occurred along Sandy Drive and Resort Road, and the Swan Acre Drive area.
Capt. Tom Tuma, who said he was unaware of the Facebook posting, said Tuesday the case was still under investigation and that the sheriff’s department was working with Menominee County authorities on the matter.
“We’re making substantial progress,” he said.
A private party put up a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for stealing a large amount of money and a firearm from one of the vehicles during that spree.
Other stolen items included CDs and cell phones. Some items were located the next day on area lawns and in ditches.
All thefts were made from vehicles that had unlocked doors and the windows rolled down, according to the sheriff’s department.