APPLETON (WLUK) – Beau Wastel was sentenced Thursday to 18 years in prison for walking into a coin store in a wig and dress, hitting an employee with a pipe wrench, and leaving with merchandise.
Wastel, 33, was also placed on extended supervision for 12 years by Judge Carrie Schneider for armed robbery. He also must help pay $28,190.94 in restitution for the stolen items and victim’s medical bills.
Before the sentence was issued, the father of the store clerk described the lasting impact the attack has had on his son, and asked for the maximum sentence.
Wastel apologized to the clerk and store owner…