Suspected shoplifters arrested after pursuit and crash Friday night

MILWAUKEE, WI (CBS 58) -- Five women were arrested by the Milwaukee Police Friday night following a pursuit and crash on Milwaukee’s south side.   The five are suspected of shoplifting at a Burlington Coat Factory store.

Just after 9 PM Friday night, the Milwaukee Police notified of a retail theft in the area of S 13h Street and College Avenue.   A vehicle occupied by five females fled the scene and a pursuit began on northbound I-94.   At the northbound I-94 to N I-43 Layton Avenue collector ramp, the driver lost control of her car and crashed into a wall.  The driver and four occupants of the car received minor injuries in the crash.   They were also arrested in connection with the reported shoplifting.

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