Update May 3, 2016:
The investigation into the home invasions on the near east side of Green Bay continues. Investigators have taken into custody Antwon C. Graham, 28 of Green Bay. Graham faces charges for two counts of burglary.
Green Bay police officers used their knowledge of the neighborhoods and the contacts they made to develop leads which lead to the capture of Graham, according to a police department press release.
As the investigation continues, additional charges for Graham may be forwarded to the District Attorney. Investigators continue to process evidence and speak with victims to determine Graham’s involvement in the home invasions as well as recent burglaries.
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Update May 2, 2016:
Green Bay police confirm they have a person in custody for at least three home invasions on Green Bay's east side,
Even so, neighbors said they are concerned about what happened.
"You'd be laying there and someone would be looking at you that's not supposed to be in your house?" said neighbor Jean Myers. "That'd be really freaky."
That's a common feeling in the neighborhood.
"Concerned, yes, because I work at night and come home at night," said Penny Hernandez.
Green Bay police said the suspect came in through unlocked doors at night. They're reminding people to lock doors and windows, keep a light on, and call police if they see anything suspicious.
Some neighbors aren't surprised by the news.
"Actually no because I'm kind of immune to it," said Myers. "This is the neighborhood that we live in."
Nonetheless, many said they're still uneasy about something like that happening in their own backyard.
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Green Bay Police are reporting that over the past week they have received reports of three home invasions near the east side, what they're calling "hot prowl burglaries."
The locations:
- 100 block of S. Irwin Avenue on April 21st
- 300 block of S. Clay Street on April 27th
- 100 block of S. Roosevelt on April 30th
Three female victims have reported they have awoken to find a male suspect in their homes. The suspect has been found standing over the victims. In the last incident, the male held a knife and attempted to sexually assault the victim.
Victims in all three cases described the suspect as an African American male, thin build, 5’5” to 5’8”, possibly early 20’s, The male was wearing dark clothing and a dark hoodie. Victims have reported the suspect has fled on foot each time.
Police say as they review each incident, investigators look for patterns or similarities to determine if all three incidents are related.
They have detained one "person of interest" who fits the suspect description. Detectives are conducting interviews with that person.
Police believe the suspect entered through unlocked doors and has committed these acts during in the hours of darkness.
Here are some crime prevention tips to protect yourself from the police department:
• Lock all your doors and windows
• Keep a light on in and outside your house
• If you see someone acting suspicious call the police
• Speak with your neighbors and work with one another to keep the neighborhoods safe
Green Bay Police are encouraging people to be on alert especially in that neighborhood and to call police immediately if they see anything suspicious.
