Family Dollar Stores Inc. has announced the reopening of its newly renovated store at 3701 Durand Ave. in Racine. “Family Dollar is proud to be a part of the Racine community and we’re excited to welcome existing and new customers to our newly renovated store,” said Heather Briganti, Family Dollar spokesperson. “In addition to providing […]
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Police: Woman Stole T-Shirts to Trade for Drugs
Racine police say a 49-year-old woman stole just over $30 worth of merchandise from Family Dollar so she could trade the items for drugs. Lisa Carter, of Racine, was charged Friday in Racine County Circuit Court with one count of misdemeanor retail theft. If convicted, she faces up to nine months in jail and/or […]
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Arroyo Confesses To Armed Robbery Spree, 11 Others In Custody
A 37-year-old Racine man, who is in jail on a probation hold, is expected to be charged with 11 robberies that took place in Racine over the span of two years, according to the Racine Police Department. Jesus Arroyo, who has been in custody at the Racine County Jail since June 2, confessed to committing […]
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Suspect Says He Robbed Stores To Feed Drug Addiction
A 34-year-old Racine man has been charged in connection with robbing two Family Dollar stores and Bohl Automotive on the same day to feed a drug habit, according to the Racine County District Attorney’s Office . Travail Wilson, 34, of Racine, was charged with three counts of armed robbery with threat of force. If convicted […]
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UPDATE: Family Dollar Robbery Suspect In Custody
UPDATE: Travail Wilson, a suspect in three robberies, was apprehended by Racine COP officers at 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12. Wilson is a suspect in robbing two Family Dollar stories, at 3701 Durand Avenue and at 3919 Washington Avenue, and Bohl Automotive, 2525 Douglas Avenue, on Friday, Jan. 2. Investigators with the Racine Police Department […]
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Police Looking for Suspects from 3 Robberies
Racine police are asking for the public’s help finding the suspect(s) who robbed three businesses Friday in the city, at least one of which was at gunpoint. Police were first called around 10:15 a.m. Friday to the Family Dollar store at 3701 Durand Avenue for a report of a robbery. Witnesses say a black […]
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Police Seeking Family Dollar Armed Robbery Suspect
The male suspect who robbed a Family Dollar store at gunpoint remains at large, and police are asking for the public’s help apprehending him. On March 7, Racine police responded to Family Dollar, 3701 Durand Avenue, for a report of an armed robbery. Witnesses say a male of undetermined race brandished a grey handgun […]