Gas Drive Offs Prompt Warnings to Be Vigilant at the Pump

Two incidents of gas drive offs have police asking for vigilance at the pump to help keep criminals from stealing, and to help keep the cost of gas down.

On Nov. 10 Jetz Convenience Center reported the theft of gas by a man driving a blue minivan around 10:30 a.m., according to police reports.

The van displayed a Wisconsin license plate of 886PLP, however, the plate appeared to have been altered to change the number. Police say this same altered plate was on a red minivan when the white male driving that van also stole gas from Jetz on Sept. 13. The driver hid his face with a hood. If you see a vehicle that appears to have an altered license plate, contact police. 

Jetz was again struck on Nov. 13 just before 9 a.m., but this time it was a gold minivan which was displaying a stolen license plate. Officers were able to locate the vehicle and arrested the 36 year old Milwaukee man driving it.

An investigation found that this subject was responsible for multiple gas thefts in Muskego, New Berlin, and other cities in the area. 

Police also recommend that you report any incidents involving stolen license plates as it's generally the way the suspects are able to drive off without getting caught.

In other incidents over the past week:

Friday, Nov. 9 – A complaint of loud music coming from JD’s on Hillendale Drive was received. The bartender was advised and turned the music down. 

Saturday, Nov. 10 –

• A car fire was reported in the S8400 block of Woods Road. There is no indication of foul play, and an electrical cause is suspected. 
• Damage to lawn chairs was reported at a residence in the S6300 block of Berger Lane. 
• A 33 year old Waukesha man was arrested for his third drunk driving offense in the area of Castle Glen Court and Canfield Drive. The driver had a two year old child in his vehicle, which made the violation a felony. 
• Two girls bikes were found in the S7800 block of Overlook Bay Road. 

Sunday, Nov. 11 – A homeowner in the W17900 block of Muskego Drive reported their home being egged sometime after 11:00 pm the night before. 

Monday, Nov. 12 – A 21 year old Big Bend man came to the police department to report being assaulted by a 19 year old Muskego man on Nov. 11th, in the W14400 block of Janesville Road. The investigation is continuing. 

Tuesday, Nov. 13 – An 18 year old Mukwonago man was arrested for shoplifting at Piggly Wiggly. 

Thursday, Nov. 15– A homeowner in the S7400 block of Hillendale Drive reported their mailbox damaged overnight. 

Friday, Nov. 16 – A homeowner in the S6900 block of Sky Lark Lane reported their mailbox damaged overnight.