Accused of burglaries in six cities, police ask for public’s help finding Joseph Levenhagen
By James Stratton
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NEW BERLIN, Wisconsin (WISN) — Police in New Berlin are asking for the public’s help finding Joseph Levenhagen, a Milwaukee man they say is a serial burglar and wanted for burglarizing multiple homes across six cities in three counties.
“He knows the methods that we’re going to take to try to locate him,” New Berlin police Capt. Brad Polczynski said. “It’s possible that he has people in the area who are helping him out. I can’t say for certain. I think just the amount of times he’s been through this, you know, he’s seasoned and this is a career thing for him.”
A search warrant shows Brookfield and New Berlin police officers were tracking Levenhagen on April 2, using a court-approved GPS monitor on his mother’s car.
Police say Levenhagen led them on a chase and ran away after crashing his mother’s car near 12th and Finn in Milwaukee.
“He was just able to slip through,” Polczynski said. “It’s extremely frustrating.”
Polczynski said Levenhagen is wanted for four burglaries in New Berlin, three in Brookfield and others in West Allis and Whitefish Bay. Court records show he’s also wanted for not showing up to court for 2023 burglaries in Wauwatosa and Mequon.
Police have searched multiple homes for him, spoken to family members and looked for other cars he may be driving, but have had no luck.
“We really want to hold him accountable for his actions,” Polczynski said.
Police ask anyone to call New Berlin police at 262-782-6640 if someone may know where he is. Or, submit a tip to Waukesha County Crimestoppers.
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