Muskego Police Warn of Suspicious Man

The Muskego Police Department has received a report of a suspicious man reportedly watching children as they played in their yard, according to Lt. Dave Constantineau. 

"I am sure you have seen in the media that the City of Franklin Police Department has also taken two similar complaints in the past few days," Constantineau said.  "In one Franklin incident a white male subject, 50-60 years of age, stopped and asked children if they wanted to pet his dog before he left in a white vehicle.  In another incident a subject was seen taking photos of children in the area." 

While there has been no evidence to suggest that these incidents are related, Constantineau said their close proximity to one another means that it is possible. 

"It should also be noted that, while the behavior is suspicious and potentially disturbing, without knowing a motive, these actions, in and of themselves are not illegal," he cautioned.  "That being said, both departments are aggressively investigating the incidents to identify the subject(s) and determine his or their intentions."

He advised resident not to approach anyone who matches the descriptions given above.  Instead, get a good description and license plate number and call police at 262-679-4130.

"This is a good reminder for all parents, guardians, and caregivers," Constantineau continued.  "It's summer and we want the kids to get away from the boob tube and the computer games, and play outside.  I’m the same way.  I chase my kids outside whenever I can.  But we have to make sure we keep an eye on them.  When my kids gripe about my rules, I explain to them that while I might trust them, and believe they intend to go where they say they are going, and do what they say they are going to do, I don’t trust the rest of the world, or the intentions of the people in it."

He urged residents to talk with neighbors and make sure they all know the cars and people who are supposed to be in your neighborhood. 

"If you don’t have a neighborhood watch, start one.  Officer Ann Shaw will be happy to help you.  Above all, if you see anything out of place in your neighborhood, call the police," Constantineau said.  "If your kids see something that doesn’t look right, let them know that it is all right for them to call the police too.  And make sure they know to stay away from people they don’t know.  As much as we don’t want to make them afraid to go outside, they do need to know that bad things can happen.  If we work with our kids, and instill a sense of situational awareness in them, not only will we be able to better protect them, they will be able to better protect themselves."