Numerous burglaries on Waukesha’s south side prompt police call for public’s help
ByNearly 20 south side Waukesha homes have been struck by burglars since early this summer and a half dozen car break ins have happened in the same area, police Capt. Mark Stigler reported this afternoon.
No arrests have been made and police do not have any suspects. The are asking the public for help to end this string of crimes in the usually quiet, residential neighborhoods.
In an interview, Stigler said that some burglaries happened during the day at condominium complexes for retired residents.
“It’s pretty scary to think the condos for retired people are being hit,” Stigler said.
Police believe that several groups familiar with Waukesha’s south side are committing the crimes, Stigler said.
Here’s his news release
“Over the last few months, mainly on the south side of the city of Waukesha, a number of residential burglaries have been reported. Most of these burglaries have occurred during the day while the home owners were away.
“Items such as jewelry, cash and small electronics have been taken. Most of the entries or attempted entries have been through rear windows or rear doors.
“Some homes have been pried open and others forced open by pushing. The actors may have knocked on the doors or rang the doorbell before forcing entry to ensure no one was home.
“We are encouraging citizens to keep their eyes open and to call the Waukesha Police Department if they see someone they don’t know who knocks on their door during the day and when answered, they then make an excuse such as they are looking for a lost pet.
“Residents should also call and report slow moving suspicious vehicles or people who are walking through their neighborhood or through yards and appear to be looking at houses.”
Locations and dates of break ins are:
10/27 - 1600 block S Grand Ave. forced entry
10/26 – 1700 block Cottonwood Dr. screens removed
10/26 - 1700 block Cottonwood Dr. pry marks on door
10/26 – 1200 block S Grand Ave. forced back door
10/26 - 1600 block Cottonwood Dr. window entry
10/26 - 1700 block Haymarket Road service door forced
10/26 – 1200 block S Grand Ave. door hinge pried
10/20 – 1900 block Springbrook Dr. (N) patio door pried open
10/12 – 300 block Westminster Dr. attempt entry/door kicked
10/11 - 900 block E. Racine Ave. screen cut
09/16 – 1900 block Springbrook Dr. (N) screen cut
09/10 - 300 block Enfield Circle no force
09/04 – 1500 block E Racine Ave. attempted entry with rock
07/23 - 1600 block Hunter Rd. garage door kicked
07/14 – 1200 block Cavalier Dr open garage door
06/07 - 1600 block Blackhawk Trail unknown entry point
“We have noticed a group of entry into locked vehicles that have taken place in the last month all in the same neighborhood.”
10/26 1100 block W Sunset Dr.
10/22 1600 block Fox River Pkwy.
10/22 1600 block Fox River Pkwy.
10/22 1800 block Waterview Lane
10/14 1200 block River Place Blvd.
10/14 1200 block River Place Blvd.
No suspects have been arrested in any of these incidents. Citizens with information are asked to call the Waukesha Police Department at 262-524-3831 or Crime Stoppers at 1-888-441-5505.
