CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WFRV) – Officers say two men in Wisconsin were reportedly trying to solicit bank employees and patrons to buy small candy bars for $10 while pretending to be a part of two different non-profit organizations.
According to a release from the Chippewa Falls Police Department, at 2:50 p.m. on February 15, the two men were selling $10 candy bars at a bank in downtown Chippewa Falls on behalf of what they said was the Boys and Girls Club of Chicago and the Building Brighter Futures.
Police say both non-profits denied the men’s affiliation with their organizations.
Officers say the first suspect, the man wearing a black jacket, was identified as Chris J Jefferson from Illinois.
The other man reportedly gave a fake name and a vehicle associated with the two suspects is unknown.
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At this time, no other information is available, anyone with details about either suspect is asked to contact the Chippewa Falls Police Department.
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