Oak Creek police release photo of man sought in attempted vehicle thefts

Oak Creek police have released a photo of a man they believe was involved in multiple attempted vehicle thefts across the city Tuesday.

Police believe Yazen Salem was one of five people in a vehicle suspected of being involved in the attempted thefts. Officers tried to stop the vehicle at about 12:19 p.m., but it fled and crashed in the 400 block of West Puetz Road, according to police.


All five occupants ran from the crash scene. Officers took four people into custody, but Salem has not been found.

Anyone with information about Salem's whereabouts or the investigation is asked to call Detective Vincent Zamborini at 414-766-7626 or Crime Stoppers at 414-766-7699.

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