Crime & Safety

Police Investigate Break-In at AT&T Retailer

Someone broke into the business early Sunday morning and stole cell phones, according to police.

Oak Creek police found a back window smashed and discovered cell phones stolen from Advanced Technologies, an AT&T retailer at 8241 S. Howell Ave., early Sunday morning.

Police were notified about 5:15 a.m. that a commercial burglary alarm was sounding at the business' back door, according to a police report. An officer arrived and found broken glass from a window on the door.

After clearing the building, police found that a suspect or suspects had climbed a back display wall into the storage room. A representative from the business told police that up to six Smartphones were stolen.

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The suspects also tore the alarm panel and wireless connection off the walls, according to the police report.

Police were checking into surveillance video from AT&T and nearby Woodman's and still investigating.

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