The Brief
- A former Milwaukee Tool employee is charged with the theft of more than $1 million worth of tools.
- Court documents state he worked in IT and “manipulated the ordering system.”
- Tool deliveries were sent to various addresses, including that of the accused.
BROOKFIELD, Wis. – A Wauwatosa man is now charged with the theft of more than $1 million worth of tools from his former employer, Milwaukee Tool, according to a criminal complaint filed in Waukesha County Circuit Court.
In Court:
Court records show 31-yar-old Mathew Yang is charged with:
- Theft of movable property greater than $100,000
- Theft of movable property between $10,000 and $100,000 (seven counts)
- Theft of movable property between $5,000 and $10,000 (two counts)
- Computer crimes – modify data
- Misdemeanor theft (three counts)
Yang posted $50,000 cash bond. He is due back in court for a preliminary hearing on Sept. 8.
9,000 pounds of tools
What they’re saying:…