MASON CITY – A Britt woman was found guilty of stealing from Wal-Mart.
Mason city police were called to the Wal-Mart store at 4151 4th Street SW on November 25 at about 3:14 PM after store security called and reported that they had detained three people for stealing. Police arrived and after an investigation, 20-year-old Briana Sue Bakkum of Britt was arrested and charged with fifth degree theft. The other two persons were not arrested or charged.
Bakkum entered a not guilty plea, but at trial on December 23, was found guilty by Judge Ron Wagenaar. She was ordered to pay $326.97 in fines and court costs, but has so far failed to make a payment.
