Jackson woman robbed at West Bend Public Library

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The West Bend Police Department is currently investigating after a woman was robbed at the West Bend Public Library. 

Police responded to the library, located at 630 Poplar Street, around 3:40 p.m. on Monday afternoon.

According to the police, a 51-year-old woman from Jackson was seated at a library table when she was approached by a 21-year-old man from Newburg and a 20-year-old woman from West Bend.

The Jackson woman was distracted by the 20-year-old woman while the 21-year-old man removed money from her purse.

The 21-year-old man was arrested for Theft, Bail Jumping, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

The 20-year-old woman was arrested for Theft.

Police continue to investigate. 

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