Authorities seek suspect after 2 Silver Lake burglaries; second man located

SILVER LAKE, Wis. (CBS 58) — Authorities are investigating two burglaries reported Tuesday in Silver Lake and are searching for one of two suspects believed to be involved.

Deputies responded around 5:30 a.m. to the Citgo at 515 Cogswell Drive after liquor was reported stolen.

Authorities said the suspects were described as a White man with facial tattoos and a Black man who was carrying a hoodie. Both reportedly left the gas station in a vehicle.

Deputies and the complainant recognized the White man and responded to an address in Bassett, but initially could not locate the vehicle believed to have been involved.

The man was later found hiding in bushes near the residence, according to authorities. Deputies also located the vehicle and observed what appeared to be blood on the passenger seat.

Investigators later learned that Benders Bar and Grill, 409 E. Northwater St., had also been burglarized a short time after the Citgo burglary.

Employees told authorities that a Black man who appeared to be the same person involved in the Citgo burglary entered the bar and injured his arm during the incident, causing significant bleeding.

Authorities said the Black male suspect has not been taken into custody and is being sought by investigators.

The White male suspect cooperated with the investigation and has since been released pending further investigation. Authorities said charges could still be referred in the case.

The investigation remains ongoing.