Crime & Safety
UPS Employee Caught Stealing Medicine From Boxes
A Milwaukee man told police officers he stole 50 bottles of Tussionex for his own personal use, charges allege.
A Milwaukee man is facing charges after he was caught trying to steal bottles of Tussionex while working at UPS in Elm Grove.
Terry D. Barnes, 22, was charged in Waukesha County Circuit Court Wednesday with attempted theft and possession of an illegally obtained prescription drug. If convicted, he faces up to 10 ½ months in prison and $5,500 in fines.
According to the criminal complaint:
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On April 10, police were called to the UPS facility after an employee saw Barnes take several boxes and place them off to the side, then open one up to take items out of it. When police arrived, they discovered Barnes had taken bottles of Tussionex from the box.
Barnes admitted to the theft, saying he stole about 50 bottles of Tussionex from the facility while working there so he could use it for himself.
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He will make his initial appearance in court July 2.
