Deputies in Wisconsin looking for several suspects following robbery at Farm & Fleet
DODGEVILLE, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in southwest Wisconsin say they are looking to identify multiple suspects involved in a robbery at a Farm & Fleet.
According to a release from the Iowa County Sheriff's Office, deputies are looking to identify two men who allegedly stole from a Farm & Fleet in Dodgeville at 7:15 p.m. on February 6.
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Officials say the two suspects eventually left the store after stealing a Stihl Chainsaw, a M18 Sawzall, a M18 Hex Impact Kit, and two M12 heated jackets.
The suspects then reportedly put the stolen items into an occupied vehicle that left the store and headed westbound on Highway YZ.
Authorities say they are asking the public to help identify the two pictured suspects and vehicle as well as an additional unidentified subject(s) that were already inside the vehicle.
Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Iowa County Sheriff's Office.
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