Crime & Safety
Pewaukee Man Charged After Stealing From Falls Woman
Suspect allegedly withdrew $200 from the victim's checking account, but said it was because she owed him money.
A 27-year-old Pewaukee man is facing charges after he allegedly stole a digital camera and credit cards from his ex-girlfriend’s home in Menomonee Falls.
Cody A. Kaatz was charged in Waukesha County Circuit Court Friday with two counts of identity theft for financial gain. If convicted, he faces up to 12 years in prison and $20,000 in fines.
According to the criminal complaint:
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The victim contacted police in July after Kaatz stole her camera, four credit cards and used her debit card from her residence in the W15900 block of Cleveland Avenue. He then took the debit card and made two $100 withdrawals from her bank account.
Kaatz admitted taking the debit card and getting the cash, but told police he felt it was reasonable because the victim owed him money. He denied taking the credit cards, but the victim later discovered the camera was at Kaatz’s sister’s house.
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Kaatz will make his initial appearance in court Nov. 14.
