West Bend Police officers were dispatched to Wayne Road for the theft of a firearm. A 21-year-old West Allis man allegedly stole the firearm in question while visiting someone at their home. Officers later located the suspect in the area of Redwood Street and Sheridan Drive, in West Bend. The man fled on foot, but officers eventually caught up with him and took him into custody. The suspect was found to be in possession of a different firearm.

Hartford Police Department’s K9 Flash responded to assist with an article search of the area for the stolen firearm. After quickly searching three separate backyards, K9 Flash located the stolen firearm down a pathway, completely hidden under a pile of leaves only 200 feet from West Bend High School.

The man was taken to jail on charges of theft, resisting, carrying a concealed weapon, and being armed while intoxicated.