Crime & Safety

Two Arrested After Walmart Theft, Police Chase

Two women tried to steal from the 27th Street Walmart and flee from police, according to a report.

Franklin police arrested two women after they allegedly tried to steal from Walmart on 27th Street and then led police on a two-and-a-half mile chase, according to Patch's media partners at WISN 12 News.

The incident started about 1:30 a.m. Sunday when the woman tried to steal more than $1,600 worth of merchandise, according to the report. 

It ended when the suspects' vehicle hit a street sign near College Avenue and Lake Drive in Cudahy.

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