Brookfield PD seeks to ID suspects in catalytic converter theft
BROOKFIELD, Wis. - Brookfield police are asking for the public's help to identify and locate the persons suspected of stealing a catalytic converter from a vehicle outside Champps Restaurant on Moorland Road.
Officials say a restaurant employee reported the theft of the converter from his van -- which occurred in a five-minute span beginning around 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 1.
Video surveillance shows the suspect vehicle circling a nearby hotel parking lot until arriving at the suspect’s vehicle. After parking next to the victim’s vehicle, the suspects leave only to return a little more than an hour later.
The suspect vehicle is believed to be a black Volkswagen Jetta with all clear windows and gray rims.
An unknown description subject exits the driver’s door wearing all dark clothing and a large white hat, possibly a "boonie" or bucket style. A passenger remains in the vehicle moving items around in the back seat. The passenger has longer hair wearing dark clothing, unknown further description.
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Anyone with information that could help solve this crime is urged to contact Officer Kevin David at david@ci.brookfield.wi.us. To make an anonymous tip, contact Waukesha County Crime Stoppers by calling 1-888-441-5505.
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