OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – Following two separate incidents involving suspects allegedly breaking into people’s homes, police in Oshkosh are investigating.
The Oshkosh Police Department says it is investigating two suspicious incidents where a suspect allegedly broke into residences in Oshkosh. Officials say that it is not known if the two incidents are related.
On April 1 around 7:30 a.m., a woman called reporting that a man went into their residence in the 800 block of Vine Avenue. The woman reportedly said that the man was standing in the doorway to her bedroom.
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When the woman yelled at the suspect, he reportedly fled the scene. He was described as being around 6’02” tall with a skinny build. He was reportedly wearing a slim-fitting black jacket, dark pants and a white mask.
Nearly two weeks later on April 14, a woman called reporting that a man went into their house in the 1200 block of Wisconsin Street. Authorities say this happened around 4 a.m.
The woman said that she woke up and saw a man standing over her while she was sleeping. Similar to the first incident, when she screamed the man reportedly fled.
This man was described as a white man around 5’10” to 6′ tall with a muscular build. He was reportedly wearing a long-sleeve dark-colored t-shirt, dark pants and a black ski mask that covered half of his face.
Police say the investigations are ongoing and if anyone has information regarding the incidents to call 920-236-5700. No additional details were released.
