Bayshore Kohl's theft, police chase; 3 arrested

GLENDALE, Wis. - A Kohl's theft led to a Glendale police chase and three people arrested Tuesday morning, Aug. 8.

The theft from the Bayshore Kohl's department store was reported around 10:40 a.m. Officers pulled up to an SUV. Before officers could get out, though, the SUV rammed two squad cars and escapes – starting a pursuit.

Police said the SUV hit two other cars as it drove away before it became disabled near Port Washington and Hampton. FOX6 News at the scene found the SUV had gone into a construction zone.

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Two people got out of the SUV and ran off but were arrested shortly thereafter. A third suspect was taken into custody at the Bayshore Kohl's.

"It's just sad just trying to safely enjoy our days, and you don’t know when something is coming around the corner," said Lisa Spencer of Milwaukee.

Police chase ends near Port Washington and Hampton, Glendale

"I’m nervous driving on Capitol or the other streets nearby to go to her house. It's nerve-racking," said Melanie Spencer of Port Washington, Lisa's sister.

The Spencer sisters did not witness Tuesday's incident, but said it is discouraging to hear about reckless driving.

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"We need to start doing something, because this is just getting very sad," Lisa said.

A 29-year-old Milwaukee man will be referred to the district attorney’s office for charges of retail theft, recklessly endangering safety, fleeing/eluding police and resisting arrest. Two Milwaukee women, ages 29 and 18, will be referred for charges of retail theft.

The 29-year-old man and two officers suffered minor injuries, police said.