Eau Claire man lied about being mugged on trail
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - An Eau Claire man, who told police he was mugged Thursday night, has admitted the story was false.
Eau Claire Police say the man originally told them that he'd been robbed at gunpoint of cash and his laptop near Water Street Thursday night, but the next day he admitted that he lied to cover up that he had broken his laptop.
Officers say the 20-year-old has been referred for possible charges.
Eau Claire Police say people shouldn't make false reports because it ties up their time and ability to respond to other cases.
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FROM 6/15/12
(WEAU) - We have a neighborhood crime alert as Eau Claire Police are investigating a possible mugging.
Officers say it happened just after 7 p.m. Thursday night on a bike trail near the 100 Block of Water Street. Investigators say the victim told them he was approached from behind by an unknown person, who threatened him with a gun, then took money from his wallet and items from his backpack.
Officers say the victim never actually saw a gun and wasn't hurt.
There are no other complaints from anyone else about getting mugged.
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