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Eagle Man Charged With Stealing Greenfield Woman's Rings

The suspect told police he stole the victim's wedding and engagement rings then sold them so he could buy heroin.

A 24-year-old Eagle man is facing charges after he stole a wedding and engagement ring from a Greenfield woman.

Brandon Krostag was charged in Milwaukee County Circuit Court on Tuesday with one count of theft of more than $2,500. If convicted, he faces up to 3 Β½ years in prison and $10,000 in fines.

According to the criminal complaint:

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On May 9, a woman living in the 4100 block of South 64th Street contacted after she noticed her wedding and engagement rings valued at $3,000 were missing from the home. She suspected Krostag in the theft because he had been living in the home with her and has a severe drug problem.

Krostag admitted to the theft and told police officers he sold the rings for $180 so he could buy heroin.

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He’s currently being held in Milwaukee County Jail on a $500 signature bond.

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