MILWAUKEE — Suspects broke into at least 10 vehicles parked near Fiserv Forum during Marquette's men's basketball game Tuesday night, police say.
Detectives are investigating at least 10 break-ins around 6:45 p.m. near 7th and Vliet, about a block from the Milwaukee Bucks home stadium. TMJ4 also learned there have been 6 break-ins in that area in the last three weeks.
Police said the suspects broke windows. People TMJ4 News talked to say they had their windows broken, but at this time, it appears no belongings were taken from the cars.
Jeff Hagen was at the game with his family. He said he saw a number of people walking from Fiserv Forum to the line of cars with smashed windows.
"Everything was all over the place," Hagen said. "The window was smashed."
Hagen has been watching Marquette games since 1970 and looks forward to watching the men play.
"It's always a blast to be at a Marquette game," Hagen smiled.
You can see his excitement through these pictures snapped before the game started. Everything was fine until he walked back to his car, which was parked near 7th and McKinley.
He said he was stunned because he's been parking in that area for years and never ran into a problem.
"My registration and my insurance card was sitting on the front seat. Nothing was taken," he said.
Hagen's son-in-law Brad Franzen is also a victim but echoes the same message that nothing was taken.
Hours later and there are still glass pieces scattered, but it's the sense of security that has been shattered for both men.
"I just don't know what's happening. Everything is getting worse. Who wants to go downtown and deal with something like that?" Hagen said.
Both men say they are looking at more than $1,000 in damages, but say they're thankful because no one was hurt and nothing was taken.
The Marquette Golden Eagles beat the Seton Hall Pirates 83-69. The Eagles play their home games at Fiserv Forum.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360, or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414)224-Tips or P3 Tips.
