Milwaukee Public Museum burglarized, damage caused; suspect sought

Milwaukee police are looking for the public's help to identify a woman who they say burglarized and caused damage at the Milwaukee Public Museum on Thursday, March 7.

Officials say the suspect entered the museum and intentionally damaged property around 5 p.m. Thursday. Museum officials say the woman "sprayed an oil-like substance on several exhibits within the Milwaukee Public Museum." Museum officials are in th process of fully assessing the damage. 

The suspect is described as an African American female, roughly 30 years old with a heavy build and a medium complexion. Officials said she was last seen wearing a black leather jacket, gray hooded sweatshirt underneath with the hood up, dark gray or black sweatpants, light-colored Crocs-style shoes and a black backpack.

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Anyone with any information is urged to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-Tips or P3 Tips.