Wausau police looking for suspects in theft case

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Wausau Police Department is asking the public for help to identify the suspects in a recent theft.

According to police, the suspects drove into the parking lot of a business in the 800 block of S. 3rd Ave. A female passenger got the attention of an older woman who was about to walk into the business. The suspect got out of the vehicle, approached the woman in the parking lot and put a necklace over her head. While doing this, the suspect was able to unclasp the victim’s necklace and steal it from her. The suspect got back into the vehicle and drove away.

The female suspect is described as Native American. The driver of the suspect vehicle is described as a larger Native American man with a beard. They were driving a silver, newer model Toyota Highlander.

The stolen necklace is 24 karat gold with a rectangle pendant. Inside the pendant is a gem with a religious symbol in the center.

If you have any information about this incident, contact Officer Karlen at 715-261-7908. Tips can also be emailed to policetips@ci.wausau.wi.us. If you would like to remain anonymous, information can be provided through Marathon County Crime Stoppers at http://www.marathoncountycrimestoppers.org/ or 877-409-8777.

We Need Your Help - Neckless Theft
This crime is especially disturbing to us, and we need assistance with identifying this thief and her accomplice. During the late afternoon on June 12th, this suspect vehicle, a newer silver Toyota Highlander, drove into the lot of a business in the 800 block of S. 3rd Avenue in Wausau. A female passenger got the attention of the older female victim who was about to walk into the business. The female suspect exited the Highlander, approached the victim and put a necklace over the victim’s head, allowing the suspect to be able to unclasp the victim’s necklace and steal it from her. The suspect jumped back in the Highlander and it sped off. Besides what you can see in the video, the female suspect is described as Native American. The accomplice driver of the Highlander is described as a larger Native American male with a beard. The stolen necklace is 24 karat gold with a rectangle pendant. Inside the pendant is a gem with a religious symbol in the center of it. Anyone with information should contact Officer Karlen at 715-261-7908. Tips may also be sent by e-mail to policetips@ci.wausau.wi.us. If you would like to remain anonymous, information can be provided through Marathon County Crime Stoppers at http://www.marathoncountycrimestoppers.org/ or 877-409-8777.
Posted by Wausau Police Department on Tuesday, July 5, 2022