Thieves Just Pushed Filled Carts Out the Front Door, Police Say

Two Milwaukee men did not escape forever though, and have since been charged in Milwaukee County Court with theft.

Two Milwaukee men were charged with three separate and straightforward retail thefts during March from Target and Walmart on North 124th Street. According to a criminal complaint, Peter M. Brown, 48, and Rufus L Hollingsworth Jr., 46, simply filled carts with items at both stores — at Target on March 9 and 16 and at Walmart on March 16 — and pushed them through the front door “without making any attempt to pay for the items.” Items included a microwave oven, a comforter and toaster, and the total value in all three thefts was estimated to be about $900. All three charges are misdemeanors, with a maximum penalty of nine months in prison and/or a $10,000 fine.

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Grocery Wars: As Meijer Enters Mix, 'Something's Got to Give'

Meijer's plans to enter Wauwatosa and Sussex add to a rapidly crowding grocery market populated by Pick 'n Save, Target, Walmart, Costco, Trader Joe's and others. Is there enough business for everyone?

Since everybody has to eat every day, usually several times a day, there is an inevitability built into the grocery business. There will always be somebody ready to fill that need. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t volatile. The retail grocery industry is highly competitive, and since the rise of the chain supermarket, it has typically been a high-volume, low-margin business. If the demand for food is always there out of necessity, it’s still subject to changing tastes, offers of better service or pricing, dips and turns in the economy, demographic shifts in customer bases and fluctuating commodity prices. Over the past two decades, the grocery business in metro Milwaukee has changed radically, and it is about to change again. Nowhere is that…

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10 Amazing Target Deals with Printable Coupon Links

Sara Conrad from SarandipitySaves.com shows you that being cheap can be oh-so chic with fortuitous frugal discoveries.

Hi there! Long time, no see! I went on a little vacation to reset my couponing clock and reboot my savings savvy.  But I'm back and today I bring you some awesomesauce Target deals!  Here's a little refresher just in case you forgot....at Target you're allowed to "stack" coupons which means you can use one manufacturer coupon and one Target coupon per item. When you can match both types of coupons to an item on sale, you're guaranteed some crazy savings! To clear out the cobwebs from our money saving memory, here's some great deals this week with links to print the necessary coupons... ;)   1. Glad Expressions Fragrance Mist Starter Kit -- $2.99 Final cost: FREE…

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Due Process: Employee Admits Theft – So Why Go to Court?

Wauwatosa man acknowledges he took more than $1,700 worth of store goods while working the overnight shift at Franklin Target, but doesn't understand why he has to appear in court.

A 43-year-old Wauwatosa man is facing charges after he allegedly stole more than $1,700 worth of merchandise while working at a Franklin department store. Kamanzi M. Ntaganda was charged Friday in Milwaukee County Circuit Court with one count of theft. If convicted, he faces up to nine months in prison and $10,000 in fines. According to the criminal complaint: Between April 27 and July 9, Ntaganda worked the overnight shift at the Target store at 7800 S. Lovers Lane, when a security officer noticed items going missing. The officer watched surveillance video footage from the times Ntaganda was working and saw him stealing items from the store. Ntaganda admitted taking iPods, cell phones, a bicycle, shoes and soda from the store while …

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Chicago Woman Accused of Stealing Customers' Wallets at Mayfair

Suspect allegedly steals wallets out of two different customer's purses, then takes them to other stores to make big purchases.

A 58-year-old Chicago woman is facing charges after she allegedly stole and used credit cards from two different women shopping at Mayfair Mall. Mary Hellen Hightower was charged Friday in Milwaukee County Circuit Court with one count of theft from a person and two counts of unauthorized use of personal identification. If convicted, she faces up to 22 years in prison and $45,000 in fines. According to the criminal complaint: On May 8, the first victim was shopping at the mall, and when she got home she noticed her wallet was missing from her purse. The woman contacted her credit card company, which found out three suspicious transactions were placed at a nearby Walgreens. Police contacted an employee working at the time of the transactions…

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Shop with Sara: Last Minute Back To School Savings at Target

Sara Conrad from SarandipitySaves.com shows you that being cheap can be oh-so chic with fortuitous frugal discoveries.

It's getting darned close to that time again...the time when the scent of freshly sharpened pencils wafts through the air and the sounds of "chaaa-ching!" are echoing in your mind. Luckily with back to school right around the corner, we have a bunch of great deals lining up for the taking! Each week in the month of August I'll be doing a column specifically aimed at helping you drudge up those dusty arithmetic skills to pinch pennies and save big at the register! This week I was able to squeeze in some last minute deals at Target. Just hurry...most of these sales will expire on August 4, 2012. Remember at Target you're allowed to "stack" coupons which means you can use one manufacturer coupon and one Target coupon per item. When you can …

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10 Target Deals Under $1

Sara Conrad from SarandipitySaves.com shows you that being cheap can be oh-so chic with fortuitous frugal discoveries.

It's actually been over a week since I stepped inside a Target store. Realizing this nearly had me falling out of my chair. I suppose you could call me a Targetaholic. I loooooove me some Tar-shay! Not just for the funky brands and great clearance...but for the amazing coupon policy! At Target you're allowed to "stack" coupons which means you can use one manufacturer coupon and one Target coupon per item. When you can match both types of coupons to an item on sale, you're guaranteed some crazy savings! To test this theory and see just how much fun coupon shopping at Target is, here's some great deals this week with links to print the necessary coupons. 1. Up & Up Hydrogen Peroxide 16 oz-- 52¢ Final cost: FREE…

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Top 10 Target Deals with Printable Coupon Links!

Sara Conrad from SarandipitySaves.com shows you that being cheap can be oh-so chic with fortuitous frugal discoveries.

The other day I found myself wandering aimlessly around Target...figuring there had to be SOMETHING I needed. Then I realized what I really needed was a swift kick in the pants because what in the heck was I doing there sans coupons? One can find a coupon for pretty much everything at Target! Clothes? Check! Food? Check! Makeup? Check! Home decor? Check! So out the doors I went in search of some spiffy deals. I found 'em and I'm going to share them with you!  Remember at Target you're allowed to "stack" coupons which means you can use one manufacturer coupon and one Target coupon per item. When you can match both types of coupons to an item on sale, you're guaranteed some crazy savings. Let's get on with the savings!  1. Merona Ruffle Tank…

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Top 10 Target Up & Up Store Brand Deals Under $1

Sara Conrad from SarandipitySaves.com shows you that being cheap can be oh-so chic with fortuitous frugal discoveries.

Have you guys ever tried the UP & UP brand at Target? It's the store brand and it's pretty much the awesome. :)  This week I wrangled up some pretty neat deals for you to explore the brand...all under a buck! Let's get on with the store brand savings! 1. Up & Up Liquid Handsoap 7.5 oz. -- 99¢ Final cost: 49¢!                                                                                               2. Up & Up Cosmetics Pencil Sharpener -- $1.37  Final cost: 62¢! 3. Up & Up Petroleum Jelly 2.5 oz. (find this in the baby section) -- $1.24  Final cost: 24¢ 4. Up & Up Baby Lotion 15 oz. -- $1.52 Final cost: 52¢! 5. Up & Up Baby Powder 22 oz. -- $1.77 Final cost: 77¢! 6. Up & Up Flexible Straws 100 ct -- 99¢ Final cost: 49¢ each…

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Top 10 Target Deals with Printable Coupon Links

Sara Conrad from SarandipitySaves.com shows you that being cheap can be oh-so chic with fortuitous frugal discoveries.

Lately Target has been my "go to" for all things...from cute clothes (we have coupons!)...to toiletries...to home goods....to food. The deals are awesome! Remember at Target you're allowed to "stack" coupons which means you can use one manufacturer coupon and one Target coupon per item. When you can match both types of coupons to an item on sale, you're guaranteed some crazy savings. Let's get on with the savings!  1. Pirate Booty 4 oz Bag (white cheddar popcorn...yum!) -- On PriceCut for $2 Final cost: $1!                                                                                               2. OneTouch Ultra Mini Meters -- On PriceCut for $9.99  Final cost: FREE! 3. Buy two select I Can't Believe It's Not Butter items & get FREE …

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Peter Egan Jr.

2:55 pm on Wednesday, October 10, 2012

As an addendum to Fat Lester's note, I recently went to Target looking for a maternity belt for my soon-to-be fiance and was shocked at how outrageous the prices were compared to those online. Posted about the experience, and posted the photos too, just so no one would have to take my word for it. The post can be found here: http://eganhealthcare.com/2012/08/prenatal-cradle-price/ Target Price: $…   more ›