Police: 17-year-old in custody following burglary at Chuck's Sheridan Auto in Mount Pleasant

MOUNT PLEASANT, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A 17-year-old was taken into custody after police say he burglarized a business in Mount Pleasant. 

Police say late Thursday night, July 22, officers were called to a burglary alarm at Chuck's Sheridan Auto located on Capitol Avenue. While responding, police observed a witness running from the area and attempted to make contact with them. Police say the suspect fled northbound. 

A perimeter was established and a K-9 unit helped locate the suspect near 23rd and Mead. Police identified the suspect as a 17-year-old from Racine. The investigation showed he had items taken in the burglary. 

The teen was transported to the Racine County Jail where he is currently being held on charges of burglary, theft, criminal damage to property, resisting/obstructing an officer, and bail jumping. 

The incident remains under investigation. 

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