Man Stole Furniture From Ex-Landlord, Cops Say

A 43-year-old Madison man has been charged with theft and criminal trespass for allegedly taking several pieces of furniture from his former landlord, authorities said.

Joseph Wnuck was arrested around 9 a.m. March 3 by Officer Chad Rybka, who had taken a report about the incident from the landlord, Madison Police Detective Kenneth Shannon said in a news release.

Police said Wnuck violated a trespass order while taking the items, which were valued at approximately $2,000.

The defendant was released pending a court appearance.