SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (WFRV) – Two 17-year-olds are now in custody after being arrested by police on Thursday in connection with multiple burglaries in Wisconsin, authorities say.
According to a release from the Sun Prairie Police Department, cases of burglary and theft-from-auto cases were on the rise throughout the months of June and July.
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Police say they worked to identify patterns, gather evidence, and connect related incidents, leading to the City of Portage Police Department making the eventual arrests on Thursday of two 17-year-old suspects.
17-year-old Gavin Schultz from Portage was arrested and is being held at the Dane County Jail on the following charges:
- 2 counts – Burglary
- 2 counts – Fraudulent Use of a Transaction Card (Attempt)
- 1 count – Burglary (Attempt)
- 1 count – Burglary – Occupied Dwelling (Party to a Crime)
- 1 count – Theft
17-year-old Celeste Nordness from Sun Prairie was arrested and is being held at the Dane County Jail on the following charges:
- 1 count – Burglary (Party to a Crime)
- 1 count – Burglary – Occupied Dwelling (Party to a Crime)
- 1 count – Receiving Stolen Property
All charges listed are being referred to the Dane County District Attorney’s Office.
The Sun Prairie Police Department remains committed to protecting the community and providing closure for victims and their families. The thorough investigative work and attention to detail by our officers allowed us to identify the suspects and bring these cases to a resolution much sooner.
The Sun Prairie Police Department
No other information is available; however, officials say residents are encouraged to remain alert and report any suspicious activity.
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Police add that simple steps like locking vehicles, removing valuables from sight, and securing home doors and windows help reduce the opportunities for crime.
