West Allis PD: 7 in custody in connection with 50+ car break-ins over the weekend

WEST ALLIS - West Allis police announced on Monday, Aug. 10 that seven people are now in custody and expected to be charged in connection with more than 50 car break-ins over the weekend.

A tweet from the police department on Monday indicates the break-ins happened late Saturday into Sunday -- west of Highway 100. West Allis police arrested five persons. Later, West Allis police and New Berlin police arrested another two after a vehicle pursuit related to the break-ins. 

Among the seven in custody are three adults and four juveniles, officials say. 

This case will be reviewed by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.