Madison Home Burglary Exposes Garage Security Gaps in Residential Areas

Vehicle and Medications Stolen in Madison Burglary Investigation

On Sunday morning, just after 7:30 a.m., Madison Police responded to a burglary call on Pelham Road, a quiet residential street on the city’s south side.

Someone walked through the garage, made their way into the home, and left with a vehicle, car keys, wallets, credit cards, and prescription pain medications. The stolen car was later found abandoned in Sun Prairie. No arrests have been made.

No broken windows. No kicked-in front door. Just a garage and a door that connected straight into the home.

This Wasn’t Random. Garages Are a Known Weak Spot.

Most people secure their front door well. Smart lock, deadbolt, camera, done. But the interior door between the garage and the house? Often hollow-core, no deadbolt, completely ignored…

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