The Green Bay Police Department has noticed a crime pattern of thefts from vehicles in the area of 1800 block of 11th Avenue on the city's west side. Victims have reported that their cars have been broken into during the hours of darkness. Community Service Interns were in the neighborhood on May 18 distributing crime alert flyers with crime prevention tips on how to protect property from being stolen.
Thursday morning, officers were on directed patrol in this area to locate suspicious activity. In the investigation, officers arrested two suspects identified as Michael A. Porto and Danny A. Wetzel, both 19-year-old Green Bay men, for theft-moveable property, entry to a locked vehicle and other related charges.
Officers have recovered some property from the suspects. Officers and detectives continue to investigate the thefts in order to return the property to the owner, and possibly try to link the suspects to other thefts in the area.
Those who saw anything suspicious or have information that might be helpful in solving this crime are asked to contact the Green Bay Police Department at 920-448-3208. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime stoppers at 920-432-STOP (7867). You may also submit a tip online at www.432stop.com You will remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.
