Smash And Grab Last Night At JCPenney - Dumb Burglar?

Smash And Grab Last Night At JCPenney – Dumb Burglar?

JCPenny – Pleasant Prairie
(Courtesy Pleasant Prairie Police)

Early this morning PPPD received an alarm at JCPenney. Three suspects smashed the front door and went to the jewelry dept. They made off with some low level jewelry and fled the scene.

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“To the overzealous burglar who left his blood on the smashed jewelry case, we say THANK YOU,” said a representative of PPPD. “It is refreshing to see criminals work so hard to assist us in their eventual capture. We’ll be in touch soon.”

Pleasant Prairie Police also sent a big thanks to Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department for assisting. The third shift Deputies assisted Pleasant Prairie Police.

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Kevin Mathewson

Kevin Mathewson is a disciple of Christ, husband and a father to two wonderful children. Mathewson was born and raised in Lake County, IL and worked as a police & fire dispatcher from 2005 to 2010 in Round Lake Beach, IL. Mathewson moved to Kenosha County in 2006, later being elected to the position of Alderman of the 8th District in 2012 and 2016. Mathewson is a private investigator, security contractor, journalist, and photographer. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, camping and boating. His favorite amendment is the second, followed closely by the first. He loves his country and community.

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Jo Mama says:

February 29, 2024 at 1:07 PM

HAHAHAHA smash ‘n grab MOM JEANS??

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Kala Rowe says:

February 29, 2024 at 3:03 PM

So the police will spend money on DNA testing to identify the culprit/culprits and then the Kenosha DA will plead it down to a misdemeanor even if the bad actors are already out on bond awaiting their next big break. (pun intended)

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1. Anonymous says:
  
  March 1, 2024 at 1:00 PM
  
  And give the criminal three years of probation like the high speed chase/Ulta thugs who were just sentenced.
  
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2. Confused citizen says:
  
  March 1, 2024 at 5:56 PM
  
  This is why DAs should have it post a disposition on every case publicly, and explain “why” they gave an easy plea deal. Should be on their webpage for all to see. May embarrass them i to doing their jobs
  
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Crazy for them cones says:

February 29, 2024 at 4:56 PM

Why break into a store that, first of all probably doesn’t have that much “cash” on hand even during a good day, and also has really not a lot of valuable merchandise as well. Aim higher criminals, at least go to the outlet mall!

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Been there, done that says:

February 29, 2024 at 5:14 PM

With Josh Kaul’s crime lab, the blood from a burglary will be analyzed sometime in 2032.

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1. Bystander A says:
  
  March 1, 2024 at 8:29 PM
  
  And it won’t matter unless they already have a blood sample to match it with.
  
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Anonymous says:

February 29, 2024 at 5:48 PM

DA will excuse these poor souls. Slap on the wrist

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Housing sucks says:

February 29, 2024 at 6:08 PM

Pleasant Prairie is becoming a nice high crime area with severely overpriced houses for sale. 600k for a condo in The Cottages wtf for? Nice price tag for a community with shootings, smash and grabs, and all the crime that K town has.

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1. Anonymous says:
  
  February 29, 2024 at 9:21 PM
  
  600K barely gets you in one of those now….
  
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2. Anonymous says:
  
  March 1, 2024 at 11:26 AM
  
  Last night an armed robbery. High taxes and bad crime.
  
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Anonymous says:

February 29, 2024 at 10:27 PM

Dumb criminals misunderstood the term, “blood diamonds” and thought they could make their own.

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Anonymous says:

March 1, 2024 at 12:27 AM

Tthry should have hit the makeup department instead. Much more $$$.

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Kala Rowe says:

March 2, 2024 at 8:44 AM

I guess even Baby Mommas need jewelry too…..

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Anonymous says:

March 2, 2024 at 5:09 PM

Betting dollars to doughnuts that itll be da homies from chicago or milwaukee.

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