CrimeTracker 15: Man Robs Janesville Woman in Her Driveway

Posted Tuesday, November 27, 2012 --- 2:11 p.m.

Press Release from the Janesville Police Department:

On 11/27/12 at 10:02am officers from the Janesville police department responded to a report of a robbery in the 1200 blk of Joliet. A female reported that she had backed her car out of her garage and was stopped on her driveway. She was looking at some papers when a male opened the passenger side door of her vehicle and climbed inside. The male demanded that she give him her money and threatened that he had a weapon. No weapon was displayed. After taking money and some prescription medications from the woman, the suspect fled from the vehicle. He was last seen running in a westerly direction.

The suspect was described as a Male, black, in his 20’s, wearing a black hooded coat and black hat.

Officers checked the area for the suspect, but did not locate anyone matching the description. A K-9 team also assisted in the search.

Anyone with information regarding this crime can contact the Janesville police department at (608)755-3100 or Crimestoppers at (608)756-3636.


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  • by Name Location: Location on Nov 28, 2012 at 05:02 PM
    Not 75% of the crime in Madison when this happened in Janesville.
  • by Adam Location: Madison on Nov 27, 2012 at 04:49 PM
    Wow! That guy gets around! Just read a couple other news stories and the suspect had the same description! If they catch this guy it'll take care of like 75% of the crime in Madison!

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