July 22, 2010

Crime Stoppers seeking info on July 8 home invasion

The Racine Police Department in conjunction with CRIME STOPPERS of Racine County Inc. is seeking information on a HOME INVASION in the City of Racine.

On Thursday, July 8th, at about 3A.M., Racine Police officers responded to a residence at 1425 Lathrop Avenue for a report of a robbery.

The victim reported that three suspects had forced entry into the home and demanded cash.

The victim stated that one suspect pointed a gun (revolver) at her and demanded cash, while two other suspects ransacked the house.

The suspects were wearing masks and described as: a Hispanic male, medium build and height wearing a blue bandana, t-shirt and blue jeans. A second suspect was described as a black male wearing a bandana. A third suspect ransacking the lower level was not seen.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about this Home Invasion is asked to contact the Racine Police Department at 635-7700.

Anyone with information can contact CRIME STOPPERS anonymously by: calling 1-888-636-9330, email: http://racine.crimestoppersweb.com, or text message: RACS to 274637(crimes). We want your information, not your name. Callers may receive a cash reward up to $1,000 for their information.

CRIME STOPPERS of Racine County Inc., is a non-profit organization supported primarily by private donations. To donate, write to CRIME STOPPERS of Racine County Inc., P.O. Box 081245, Racine, WI, 53408-1245.