MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – Officers in southcentral Wisconsin arrested a woman for felony retail theft after she returned to the store that she allegedly stole merchandise from when she realized she had dropped her wallet while fleeing the scene.
According to the Madison Police Department, officers were called to a store in the East Towne Mall around 4:30 p.m. on Thursday for reports of a theft and ongoing disturbance.
The incident began when a 20-year-old woman allegedly pushed a merchandise-loaded shopping cart out of the store into the main mall area without paying.
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The woman reportedly dropped her wallet and ID while fleeing, which were initially recovered by loss prevention employees. She returned shortly after to try and collect her wallet.
Officers say the woman threatened to ‘destroy’ the store until she got her wallet back. The 20-year-old then allegedly began to throw items off of store displays while demanding employees to give her her wallet back.
The release notes that she was arrested for felony retail theft and disorderly conduct. No additional information was provided.
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