League Offering Reward for Kidnapper, Robber

PEWAUKEE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Credit Union League said it will offer a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) involved in the kidnapping of a credit union employee and her son as part of a robbery. The Wisconsin league’s offer follows a similar reward offer made by the Wisconsin Bankers Association. Over the past several years there have been several instances at banks and credit unions in the Midwest in which robbers first kidnap an employee at their place of residence, and then force him or her to open the credit union or bank. In the most recent case, the manager of a Landmark Credit Union branch was kidnapped at night and then forced to open the branch and its cash vault. “Someone out there has information that can bring to justice whoever is responsible for this crime,” said WCUL President Brett Thompson.