OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) – Oshkosh police continue to investigate home burglaries that appear to have the same mode of gaining access to the house.
Police were notified of a home burglary in the 600 block of W. Linwood Avenue on Thursday. Authorities say someone broke a window to the patio door, then got in through the patio door and stole electronics.
The crimes are taking place during the early evening hours. The suspects are walking through backyards and breaking in through patio doors in areas where there is limited lighting.
Authorities won’t say exactly what’s being stolen, but they do say the items are “limited” and would be noticed being carried out from a home.
Police are urging homeowners to secure entryways and leave a light on, if possible. You should make it look like someone is home by leaving lights on, putting lights on timers, or leaving a TV or radio on.
Anyone with information is asked to call Oshkosh police at (920) 236-5700, or, if witnessing a burglary in progress, call 911. Anonymous tips can be left with Winnebago County Wide Crime Stoppers by phone at (920) 231-8477, by text message with the keyword IGOTYA to 274637 or online.
