Authorities: EC man steals woman's purse and its contents valued at ,600

Apr. 26—EAU CLAIRE — An Eau Claire man stole a woman's purse outside of an Eau Claire tavern, and the value of the purse and its contents totaled $...

April 27, 2023
5:24 AM

Apr. 26—EAU CLAIRE — An Eau Claire man stole a woman's purse outside of an Eau Claire tavern, and the value of the purse and its contents totaled $24,600, authorities say. Leo J. Lacey, 45, 6811 U.S. 53, was charged this week in Eau Claire County Court with a felony count of theft. A $5,000 signature bond was set for Lacey, which prohibits him from having contact with the woman or the 5 O'Clock Club. He must also maintain absolute sobriety. Lacey returns to court June 7. According to the criminal complaint: The woman told police she and a man she knew as Brian were in her vehicle on Sunday outside of the 5 O'Clock Club.

Dan Holtz