TWIN LAKES, Wis. — A bold overnight burglary at a popular Twin Lakes collectibles store resulted in more than $200,000 worth of merchandise being stolen early Monday morning, prompting an active investigation by the Twin Lakes Police Department as detectives search for those responsible.
According to a media release issued Monday, officers were dispatched to Goldenrod City Collectibles, 120 S. Lake Ave., at approximately 2 a.m. after receiving a report of a burglary. When officers arrived, they discovered that a significant amount of merchandise had been stolen from the business. Police estimate the value of the stolen property exceeds $200,000.
Investigators have not disclosed exactly how the suspects gained entry into the business or what specific items were taken, saying only that the investigation remains active and that additional investigative details will not be released at this time.
The Twin Lakes Police Department is reviewing surveillance footage from the surrounding area as investigators work to identify those responsible. Detectives are focusing on vehicles observed near the business around the time of the burglary and have identified two vehicles of interest:
- A white Chrysler Pacifica.
- A newer-model white four-door BMW.
Police have not identified any suspects or indicated whether the burglary appears to have been targeted or whether investigators believe multiple people were involved.
Authorities are urging residents and businesses in the area to review any available security footage from the early morning hours of Aug. 10. Investigators are specifically requesting doorbell camera, surveillance camera, and dash-camera footage that may have captured suspicious activity or the vehicles of interest.
Anyone with information about the burglary is asked to contact the Twin Lakes Police Department at 262-877-9056 and reference case number TLPD 26-009511.
The burglary represents one of the larger reported commercial thefts in southeastern Wisconsin this year based on the estimated value of the stolen merchandise. With more than $200,000 in property reported missing, investigators are expected to devote significant resources to identifying those involved through surveillance footage, vehicle information, forensic evidence, and tips from the public.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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One Response
Sounds like they need a better security system if they did not have one that was pretty foolish.