JANESVILLE—
During a robbery that occurred in Janesville on Wednesday night, a lady was punched in the head several times.
At 9:57 p.m., Janesville police responded to a complaint of an armed robbery in the 4000 block of Tisbury Drive.
When the female victim was hit in the head many times, she had just come home and was walking into her garage. After then, the assailants took her car. With minor injuries, the sufferer was sent to a nearby hospital. She was remained in the hospital on Thursday, according to a statement from the Janesville Police Department.
The victim was allegedly followed home from Milton Avenue’s Walgreens. Another car followed the victim before the crime, according to the investigation.
Officers were able to offer the Rockford Police Department information on the likely position of the victim’s car, which was later found. The car has been taken into jail by Janesville Police Officers, who are now collecting evidence.
Anyone else with information about this crime should contact the following people:
-608-755-3100, Janesville Police Department
-To call Janesville Area Crime Stoppers, dial 608-756-3636. The service is offered 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
Robberies in people’s homes are on the rise throughout the country. When coming home, keep in mind to be cautious of your surroundings. Remove the keys and/or key fob from your car and lock it. Don’t leave your car running while you’re away from it. Any unusual behavior should be reported.
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