Crime of the Week
If you have any information about these crimes or any person(s) involved, you are urged to: Tap the App: P3 Tips (Search P3 Tips in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app to your mobile device); Type: Submit a tip on-line at www.marathoncountycrimestoppers.org Talk: Call 1-877-409-8777. You do not have to give your name. You may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000 and you can remain anonymous.
Retail Theft
September 18, 2022
Criminal Damage to Property
June 07, 2022
Marathon County Crime Stoppers is asking for your help to find the persons responsible for a criminal damage to property in the Township of Rib Mountain.
On April 14th, 2022, a complainant reported damage to his vehicle while in the Walmart parking lot. Surveillance footage showed a white male leaving Walmart pushing a cart. The male proceeded to ram the cart into the rear of the complainant’s vehicle two times, causing damage to the rear bumper. There was a white female holding a child with the male suspect. The suspect was observed leaving in a silver minivan, unknown make, or model.
Total estimated damage, approximately $300-500.
If you have any information regarding this crime or have information on any other crimes, please contact Marathon County Crime Stoppers via:
- Tap the App: P3 Tips (Search P3 Tips in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app to your mobile device)
- Type: Submit a tip on-line at www.marathoncountycrimestoppers.org
- Talk: Call 1-877-409-8777.
All messages are encrypted to ensure anonymity.
Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Vandalism
May 26, 2022
STATUS: SOLVEDSOLVED !
Marathon County Crime Stoppers is asking for your assistance with those responsible for vandalism in the Village of Weston.
Between Saturday, May 7, 2022 and Sunday, May 8, 2022 unknown person(s) created approximately $481.00 in damage at Machmueller Park with black spray paint inside the bathrooms and more damage at the Kellyland Park and Dog park with red spray paint on a building and a playground slide. Many of words and images painted were vulgar, which is common in these types of crimes.
There was also red paint vandalism found on a street sign at the corner of Heather Street and Rogan Lane and to the decorative rock at River Trail Park.
If you have any information regarding the green truck, or have information on any other crimes, please contact Marathon County Crime Stoppers. You may:
- Tap the App: P3 Tips (Search P3 Tips in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app to your mobile device)
- Type: Submit a tip on-line at www.marathoncountycrimestoppers.org
- Talk: Call 1-877-409-8777.
All messages are encrypted to ensure anonymity.
Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Suspicious Male
May 18, 2022
STATUS: SOLVEDIDENTIFIED !
Marathon County Crime Stoppers is asking for your help to identify a suspicious male in the Village of Rothschild.
On May 2, 2022 about 5:40pm there was a white male at the Cedar Creek Cinema in Rothschild who sat next to two 11 year old females partway during a movie. The male tried convincing them to go to another movie with him and told the girls he was a staff member. He also offered to buy them snacks and a movie ticket for another movie. The male asked the girls if they wanted to go to a nail salon nearby and offered to take them there and pay for it.
The male made the girls feel uncomfortable so they went and told a staff member. The male was then escorted off the property and left in a light gold or silver mini-van. The male is described as being in his mid 30’s, 5’10” to 5’11” tall, 185-190lbs, very short cut dark hair, dark eyes and little to no facial hair. The male was wearing a gray parka type jacket and blue jeans.
If you have any information regarding the identity of this male or have information on any other crimes, please contact Marathon County Crime Stoppers via:
- Tap the App: P3 Tips (Search P3 Tips in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app to your mobile device)
- Type: Submit a tip on-line at www.marathoncountycrimestoppers.org
- Talk: Call 1-877-409-8777.
All messages are encrypted to ensure anonymity.
Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
SCAM ALERT
May 11, 2022
Marathon County Crime Stoppers is asking for your help to find those responsible for and to inform the public of a local scam.
During the week of May 5th, 2022, the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office took three reports of a scam targeting elderly residents throughout the county. During this scam, the victim receives a phone call where someone claiming to be a police officer claims their grandchild was involved in a crash and bail money is needed. A second person posing as an attorney for their grandchild gets on the phone and gives more information and requests bond money. A third person claiming to be their grandchild then gets on the phone as well. The scammers know the names of the grandchild and their victim. A person then showed up to the victim’s home and collected money then the victim is contacted again later asking for more money.
Total loss from the three victims that have reported this scam was approximately $84,000.00.
One suspect was located and arrested in relation to this case, but we are looking to identify others involved.
If you have any information regarding this crime or have information on any other crimes, please contact Marathon County Crime Stoppers via:
- Tap the App: P3 Tips (Search P3 Tips in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app to your mobile device)
- Type: Submit a tip on-line at www.marathoncountycrimestoppers.org
- Talk: Call 1-877-409-8777.
All messages are encrypted to ensure anonymity.
Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Gas Skip
April 26, 2022
Marathon County Crime Stoppers is asking for your help to find the person responsible for a gas skip at a business in the Town of Wausau.
On April 8, 2022, at approximately 7:42 a.m. an unidentified driver operating a greenish/grey van which appears to be Ford Windstar with no identifiable registration plates, pumped approximately $70 worth of fuel from a gas station located on County Rd Z. The driver of the vehicle made no attempt to pay for the gas, and the vehicle was recognized by store staff from a previous gas skip at that location. This vehicle was also involved in additional gas skips in Stevens Point WI.
If you have any information regarding this Gas Skip or have information on any other crimes, please contact Marathon County Crime Stoppers. You may:
- Tap the App: P3 Tips (Search P3 Tips in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app to your mobile device)
- Type: Submit a tip on-line at www.marathoncountycrimestoppers.org
- Talk: Call 1-877-409-8777.
All messages are encrypted to ensure anonymity.
Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Criminal Damage to Vehicles
March 16, 2022
Marathon County Crime Stoppers is asking for your help to find the person responsible for Criminal Damage to Property in the Town of Rietbrock.
Sometime between Monday, February 14 and Thursday, February 17, 2022, someone damaged two vehicles parked at a business located on County Road M. A 2016 Ford F150 and a 2007 Honda Ridgeline both had the gas tanks punctured. It appeared that someone laid down on the ground to get underneath the trucks to puncture multiple holes in each of the gas tanks, most likely to steal the fuel.
The cost to replace each tank is estimated at about $750 for a total loss of about $1500 plus all the fuel that was in each truck.
If you have any information regarding this criminal damage, or have information on any other crimes, please contact Marathon County Crime Stoppers. You may:
- Tap the App: P3 Tips (Search P3 Tips in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app to your mobile device)
- Type: Submit a tip on-line at www.marathoncountycrimestoppers.org
- Talk: Call 1-877-409-8777.
All messages are encrypted to ensure anonymity.
Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Theft of Aluminum Dock
February 16, 2022
Marathon County Crime Stoppers is asking for your help to find the people responsible for a theft in the Town of Knowlton.
Sometime in the last few weeks a 24’-30’ aluminum Float Master dock was stolen from 204243 Chickadee Lane. The dock was silver in color with black solid plastic wheels. The dock could be broken down into sections of 12’. The boat landing where the dock was kept is privately owned by Consolidated Water Power Company but they allowed public use of the boat landing and dock to access Lake Du Bay. The estimated cost to replace the dock is $5000.
If you have any information regarding this theft, or have information on any other crimes, please contact Marathon County Crime Stoppers. You may:
- Tap the App: P3 Tips (Search P3 Tips in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app to your mobile device)
- Type: Submit a tip on-line at www.marathoncountycrimestoppers.org
- Talk: Call 1-877-409-8777.
All messages are encrypted to ensure anonymity.
Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Criminal Damage and Theft
February 02, 2022
Marathon County Crime Stoppers is asking for your help to identify two males responsible for Criminal Damage to Property and Theft in the City of Wausau.
On January 27, 2022 it was reported that several coin boxes were drilled into and damaged at Eastside Laundry/Suds N’ Duds. The thieves made off with less than $10 in change but caused several hundred dollars in damage. The suspects are two white males with an average height and build in their 20’s or 30’s.
If you have any information regarding the identity of these males, or have information on any other crimes, please contact Marathon County Crime Stoppers. You may:
- Tap the App: P3 Tips (Search P3 Tips in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app to your mobile device)
- Type: Submit a tip on-line at www.marathoncountycrimestoppers.org
- Talk: Call 1-877-409-8777.
All messages are encrypted to ensure anonymity.
Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Help Identify Retail Theft Suspect
January 19, 2022
STATUS: SOLVEDMarathon County Crime Stoppers is asking for your help to identify a male for Retail Theft in the Town of Rib Mountain.
On Monday, December 13, 2021 about 6:00pm, a male left Wal-Mart without paying for almost $800 worth of merchandise. Some of the merchandise taken includes 2 Kitchen Aid Mixers, LED lights, a trail camera, Bluetooth headphones and a TV mount kit. The male suspect was seen exiting a red four-door Chevy sedan at Wal-Mart.
If you have any information regarding the identity of this male, or have information on any other crimes, please contact Marathon County Crime Stoppers. You may:
- Tap the App: P3 Tips (Search P3 Tips in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app to your mobile device)
- Type: Submit a tip on-line at www.marathoncountycrimestoppers.org
- Talk: Call 1-877-409-8777.
All messages are encrypted to ensure anonymity.
Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Bar Burglary Town of Cassel
November 24, 2021
Marathon County Crime Stoppers is asking for your help to identify the person broke into a bar in the Town of Cassel.
Around 6:10 AM on November 5, 2021, a male, wearing a light colored jacket, a hoodie, along with possibly dark color sweat pants light colored sock, and hiking boots broke into a bar on County Road N. The male forced open a window in the back of the bar and took over $3,000.00 from the bar. Video surveillance showed the male putting the money in a fanny pack underneath the front of the person’s jacket. A witness saw a dark gray or black, either Chevrolet Malibu or Pontiac G6 parked near the bar around the time frame of the burglary.
If you have any information regarding this burglary, or have information on any other crimes, please contact Marathon County Crime Stoppers. You may:
- Tap the App: P3 Tips (Search P3 Tips in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app to your mobile device)
- Type: Submit a tip on-line at www.marathoncountycrimestoppers.org
- Talk: Call 1-877-409-8777.
All messages are encrypted to ensure anonymity.
Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Theft of Debit Card
July 09, 2021
Marathon County Crime Stoppers is asking for your help to identify the person who was in possession of a stolen debit card which was used to get cash and make a purchase. In doing such, the suspects committed Identity Theft.
On or about May 7, 2021, a debit card was stolen out of a mailbox on Ravine Road in the Town of Wausau. On May 7, 2021, the debit card was used to get cash from an ATM at a Kwik Trip in Wausau and at Wal-Mart in Rib Mountain, the card was then used to purchase items at the Rib Mountain Wal-Mart.
Surveillance video was reviewed from both Kwik Trip and Wal-Mart. At Kwik Trip, a female exited a white four-door car and used the ATM. The female had her hair pulled back into a pony tail. The pony tail was noticeably a lighter color than the rest of her hair. At Wal-Mart, the same female was involved in the transaction along with a female with long curly hair.
If you have any information regarding the identity of the persons who stole and used this debit card, or have information on any other crimes, please contact Marathon County Crime Stoppers. You may:
- Tap the App: P3 Tips (Search P3 Tips in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app to your mobile device)
- Type: Submit a tip on-line at www.marathoncountycrimestoppers.org
- Talk: Call 1-877-409-8777.
All messages are encrypted to ensure anonymity.
Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Business Burglary and Vehicle Thefts
June 23, 2021
Marathon County Crime Stoppers is asking for your help to identify a male related to burglaries in the City of Mosinee.
On Thursday, June 10 about 1:20am on Fairway Drive there was an attempted entry into a house listed “For Sale” but the suspect was scared off by the resident who was home and heard him rattling the door handle.
About 3:16am, there was forced entry through a door of the clubhouse at Indianhead Golf Course. Three gaming machines were damaged and pried open and money was stolen from them.
Between 3:30am and 3:40am, there were thefts from vehicles parked in the driveways of two residences located on Fairway Drive. A laptop computer was taken as well as a .22 Browning Buckmark handgun (see picture). The suspect can be seen on video surveillance at one of the residences.
If you have any information regarding the identity of the suspect in the video or have information on any other crimes, please contact Marathon County Crime Stoppers. You may:
- Tap the App: P3 Tips (Search P3 Tips in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app to your mobile device)
- Type: Submit a tip on-line at www.marathoncountycrimestoppers.org
- Talk: Call 1-877-409-8777.
All messages are encrypted to ensure anonymity.
Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Residential Burglaries in the Township of Plover
June 09, 2021
Marathon County Crime Stoppers is asking for your help to identify the individuals responsible for burglaries in the Township of Plover.
Between May 4th and May 7th, 2021 unknown persons entered two properties adjacent to each other located on Eau Claire River Rd south of STH 52. Suspects removed 10 long guns ranging in calibers from a .22 long rifle, .20gauges, .12 gauges, .30-30, .243 and a .308. One of the firearms is a restored .30-30 Steven Bolt Rifle, which has sentimental value to the owner. The weapons were in new to used condition with a value of about $2500.
Also removed from the property were three compound bows: a Matthews, a Hoyt and a Bowtech. The missing Matthews bow was a left-handed with snow and winter camo. The bows were valued at approximately $1000.
The Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking information pertaining to the parties involved with the break-ins and the distribution of the stolen property. If you are aware of anyone who may have recently acquired any of the aforementioned items under suspicious circumstances, please contact Marathon County Crime Stoppers.
If you have any information regarding these burglaries or have information on any other crimes, please contact Marathon County Crime Stoppers. You may:
- Tap the App: P3 Tips (Search P3 Tips in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app to your mobile device)
- Type: Submit a tip on-line at www.marathoncountycrimestoppers.org
- Talk: Call 1-877-409-8777.
All messages are encrypted to ensure anonymity.
Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Residential Burglary in Village of Maine
December 11, 2020
Marathon County Crime Stoppers is asking for your help to find the person(s) involved with a burglary at a residence in the Village of Maine.
Sometime between August 18 and October 21, 2020 an unknown person or persons burglarized a residence on Decator Drive. The suspect(s) pried open a gun locker and stole 3 firearms, a Whitetails Unlimited hunting knife, about $3000 worth of pistol ammo, and an uncut sheet of US $1.00 bills.
The first firearm is described as a stainless steel .44 mag Ruger Super Redhawk with rubber grips and wood grip inlays. The second firearms is a Luger Super Lightweight 12 gauge semi-auto shotgun with Whitetails Unlimited symbol embossed on the receiver. The third firearm is a Marlin .22 long rifle with a synthetic camouflaged stock.
If anyone has information about this burglary, please contact Marathon County Crime Stoppers. You may:
- Tap the App: P3 Tips (Search P3 Tips in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app to your mobile device)
- Type: Submit a tip on-line at www.marathoncountycrimestoppers.org
- Talk: Call 1-877-409-8777.
All messages are encrypted to ensure anonymity.
Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Stolen 1926 Model T Auto
September 16, 2020
Marathon County Crime Stoppers is asking for your help to find an antique vehicle stolen from the Township of Berlin.
Sometime between the months of June and July 2020, a 1926 Ford Model T was stolen from a barn on County Hwy O. The Model T was parked inside the barn on the second story. Thieves cut a hole into the second story of the barn to remove the antique car. A large piece of equipment would have been utilized to remove the car from the second story. The vehicle shown is a similar vehicle as the one taken. The Model T had sentimental value to the family it was stolen from which you can’t put a price on.
If you have any information regarding the theft of this antique car or have information on any other crimes, please contact Marathon County Crime Stoppers. You may:
- Tap the App: P3 Tips (Search P3 Tips in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app to your mobile device)
- Type: Submit a tip on-line at www.marathoncountycrimestoppers.org
- Talk: Call 1-877-409-8777.
All messages are encrypted to ensure anonymity.
Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Criminal Damage to Property in Rothschild
May 27, 2020
Marathon County Crime Stoppers is asking for your help to find the person(s) responsible for Criminal Damage to Property in the Village of Rothschild.
There have been several incidents of graffiti reported since January 2020. The first incident was located on 01/22/2020 on a display case sign located next to the walking trail in River Street Park located at 518 Williams Street.
On 03/31/2020, graffiti was located on the southeast corner of the Shopko property located at 1105 E. Grand Avenue. There were three places that were spray painted in the colors of blue and red.
On 03/31/2020, graffiti was located again at River Street Park. The pump house, the walking bridge and a garbage can were all spray painted.
On 05/06/2020, graffiti was located on all three bridges along the walking path near Cedar Creek which are the large covered bridge behind Stoney Creek Inn, underneath the US 51 bridge and on the smaller bridge west of US 51. There was also an area on the smaller bridge where several knee wall boards appeared to have been forced out and were laying loose on the ground.
On 05/20/2020, graffiti was located on the bike path covered bridge on the west side of BR US 51 under the railroad trestle. There was previous damage to the boards on the south side of the bridge which were kicked out (which were recently fixed) and now there was damage to the north side boards.
If you have any information regarding these criminal damage to property incidents or have information on any other crimes, please contact Marathon County Crime Stoppers. You may:
- Tap the App: P3 Tips (Search P3 Tips in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app to your mobile device)
- Type: Submit a tip on-line at www.marathoncountycrimestoppers.org
- Talk: Call 1-877-409-8777.
All messages are encrypted to ensure anonymity.
Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Retail Theft
March 25, 2020
Marathon County Crime Stoppers is asking for your help to identify a male subject regarding a retail theft in Rib Mountain.
On Wednesday, March 4, 2020 about 5:15pm, a male suspect fled Wal-Mart with concealed merchandise when confronted by a loss prevention employee. The male left on a red and black bicycle. The suspect is described as a white male in his late 30’s, approximately 6’2” tall and a skinny build. The male’s pockets were full of merchandise including a knife when he fled.
If you have any information regarding the identity of this male or have information on any other crimes, please contact Marathon County Crime Stoppers. You may:
- Tap the App: P3 Tips (Search P3 Tips in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app to your mobile device)
- Type: Submit a tip on-line at www.marathoncountycrimestoppers.org
- Talk: Call 1-877-409-8777.
All messages are encrypted to ensure anonymity.
Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Theft of Wallet
March 04, 2020
Marathon County Crime Stoppers is asking for your help to identify three people regarding the theft of a wallet in the City of Schofield.
On Saturday, 01/25/2020, between midnight and 2:20am, a wallet was stolen from a purse while the victim was at Night School bar located at 320 Ross Ave. At some point during the evening, someone removed a hot pink wallet containing cash, insurance cards, DL, and various gift cards from the purse.
Officers reviewed the video from the establishment and are attempting to identify two black females and one black male who were seen seated or near the victims table.
If you have any information regarding the identity of these three people or have information on any other crimes, please contact Marathon County Crime Stoppers. You may:
- Tap the App: P3 Tips (Search P3 Tips in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app to your mobile device)
- Type: Submit a tip on-line at www.marathoncountycrimestoppers.org
- Talk: Call 1-877-409-8777.
All messages are encrypted to ensure anonymity.
Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Counterfeit Bills Passed
February 28, 2020
Marathon County Crime Stoppers is asking for your help to identify two people who passed counterfeit $100 bills at a local business.
On November 5, 2019, a local grocer on Fulton Street in Wausau had two incidents of counterfeit $100 bills being passed to them. In the first incident which happened at about 1:50 PM, an Asian female purchased a small amount of groceries and paid with a fake $100 bill. This female received over $80 in change from a grocery store employee.
In the second incident which occurred at about 5:30 PM, a male wearing a black jacket with white sleeves, a letter “G” in the left chest area and the numbers “81” on the left sleeve attempted to purchase grocery’s with a fake $100 bill. The store employee told the male this bill was a counterfeit bill and the bill was confiscated and the police were called. It’s unknown if these two incidents are related.
If you have any information regarding the identity of who caused this damage or have information on any other crimes, please contact Marathon County Crime Stoppers. You may:
- Tap the App: P3 Tips (Search P3 Tips in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app to your mobile device)
- Type: Submit a tip on-line at www.marathoncountycrimestoppers.org
- Talk: Call 1-877-409-8777.
All messages are encrypted to ensure anonymity.
Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
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