GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – A recent wave of lawn ornament thefts in Green Bay continues.
Police Captain Brad Florence says at least 34 thefts have been reported since July 21.
“In the last week or two, we started seeing some thefts on the far west side, not as many as what the east side has been suffering, but they are starting to spread out by the Ninth and Wood Lane area, bordering the Oneida Reservation.”
Florence notes the department was able to obtain surveillance video from one victim’s house that shows the suspect vehicle is a smaller, dark-colored, two door automobile.
“They slowly drive past the victim’s house. While the vehicle is still in motion, a passenger gets out of the passenger front seat. He’ll run into the individual’s property, grab an item, and run back to the vehicle. The vehicle never stops in motion.”
Florence says they have been able to get a partial description of the perpetrator.
“That person is wearing a light colored shirt, light colored shorts, as well as dark shoes. It looks like he is potentially a male white, taller, thinner.”
With the suspects still at large, Florence has some advice for residents.
“Keep your exterior lights on. If you do have surveillance cameras, make sure they are running and in good quality. Just work together as a neighborhood.”
Anyone with information about the suspects is asked to call Green Bay Police at 920-448-3208 or Crimestoppers at 920-432-7867. People can also submit their tip by clicking here.
