Crime & Safety
Sussex Woman Accused of Pushing Piggly Wiggly Owner
Suspect caused owner neck pains after she was caught trying to shoplift from the store, authorities say.
A 22-year-old Sussex woman is facing charges after she allegedly pushed over one of the owners of while trying to steal goods from the store.
Cathryn L. Berg was charged in Waukesha County Circuit Court Friday with one count of theft, one count of disorderly conduct and one count of battery. If convicted, she faces up to 21 months in prison and $21,000 in fines.
According to the criminal complaint:
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On July 7, store owner Donna Lipofski spotted Berg taking items from shelves and placing them in her backpack. Lipofski went to confront her about stealing the items, but Berg yelled at Lipofski, then pushed her hard and ran away.
Police were able to track Berg because she had used her boyfriend’s store card. Lipofski experienced neck pain from her neck being jilted in the incident.
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Berg will make her first appearance in court Aug. 17.
