Marquette University dorm room burglaries; Milwaukee man charged

The Brief

  • A Milwaukee man has been charged in connection to two burglaries at Marquette University dorm rooms.
  • The accused has been identified as Rogelio Guarnero.
  • Guarnero was found hiding underneath a mattress in a residence near 37th and Scott and was taken into custody.

MILWAUKEE A Milwaukee man has been criminally charged in connection with two separate burglaries at a Marquette University dormitory. When police attempted to arrest him, prosecutors say he fled in his vehicle, damaging a Marquette University police squad car.

The accused, Rogelio Guarnero, is charged with the following:

  • 2 counts of burglary of a building or dwelling
  • 2 counts of second degree recklessly endangering safety
  • Hit-and-run – attended vehicle
  • Operating a motor vehicle to flee or in an attempt to elude an officer

1st burglary

What we know:

According to the criminal complaint, on Sunday, May 4, a student at Marquette University reported that a man, later identified as Rogelio Guarnero, entered her dormitory suite without permission through the unlocked door. The victim said the incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. She claims the man said “hey” and subsequently left.

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