Full Notification

The Janesville Police Department has recently investigated a number of theft from motor vehicle incidents along with reports of individuals entering residential garages in the evening hours. The suspects looks for unlocked garages or vehicles and enter them looking for valuables that can be grabbed quickly. The following video was obtained from a citizen with a home security camera. The suspect, who has been identified, can be seen entering two residential garages. The video can be viewed on the Janesville Police Department YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/Gl4efpqAGDQ .
The Janesville Police Department would like to remind residents of the following home security reminders with the shortened daylight hours. The most important thing to know is that the best way to prevent theft is by NOT GIVING THIEVES THE OPPORTUNITY to steal.
Please consider doing the following to reduce your risk of being a victim of a theft:
• Lock doors and windows in your home, including the garage door even when you are home;
• Use security lighting at your home;
• Make sure all bushes, trees are trimmed to prevent a hiding place at windows and doorways;
• When parking your vehicle always lock up with all your windows rolled up and sunroof closed;
• When parking on the street or in a parking lot in the dark or overnight, try to park near street lights of other lighting. Avoid isolated areas.
• Do not leave items of any value in plain view in your home or vehicle such as shopping bags or purses.
• Do not leave keys or ID in parked vehicles while your vehicle is in your garage, including ignition keys or keys to your home.
• Report any suspicious activity in your neighborhood by calling the JPD non-emergency line at 757-2244.