Tomah, WI – A Tomah man is in custody after allegedly breaking into a storage facility and damaging property during a late Saturday night incident, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies first responded at approximately 11:22 a.m. Sunday to a reported theft at VB Storage, 22475 State Highway 21 in Tomah. The victim reported a camper and several other items had been stolen and said the storage unit had been broken into recently.
Earlier that evening, at approximately 8:15 p.m. Saturday, deputies were dispatched to the same storage facility following a report of a suspect actively stealing items. Authorities say the suspect allegedly cut a hole in a fence to gain access to the property.
A K9 unit was deployed, and deputies located the suspect near a vehicle. Investigators say the vehicle had visible damage consistent with a catalytic converter being cut.
The suspect was identified as 29-year-old Mark A. Sayre of Tomah. Deputies took Sayre into custody without incident.
According to authorities, Sayre was booked into the Monroe County Jail on the following charges:
- Criminal Damage to Property
- Theft – Movable Property (under $2,500)
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Possession of Methamphetamine
- Possession of a Schedule I controlled substance
Additional charges may be issued as the investigation continues.
Sayre is expected to appear in Monroe County Circuit Court on December 22, 2025, at 1 p.m. for a bond hearing. Court hearings can be viewed online through the Monroe County Clerk of Courts website.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Wisconsin State Patrol and the Monroe County 911 Communications Center.
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