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Retail theft suspect held at Altoona Walmart

Heard on: Eau Claire County Law Enforcement
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Altoona 407 is at Walmart, and staff has requested he assist in a retail theft in progress, and they want him to hold the suspect currently at the register concealing merchandise.
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Altoona, WI

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Theft reported near Altoona, WI on Feb 18, 2026, 5:51 PM. As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer responded to a retail theft at a store in Altoona, where staff reported a suspect concealing merchandise at the register. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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