Milwaukee man says unmarked tow truck stole his van, captured on video

The Brief

  • A Milwaukee man says an unmarked tow truck stole his van, an incident caught on surveillance video.
  • The city says authorized tow trucks are clearly marked and confirmed the vehicle was not towed by DPW.
  • Police are investigating as the victim asks for help recovering his only vehicle.

MILWAUKEE A Milwaukee man is searching for the tow truck driver he says stole his van outside his home, an incident caught on surveillance video that police are now investigating.

What we know:

The van was taken on Sunday night, Jan. 4, from the street near 6th and Meinecke, according to the victim. Video from a building across the street shows an unmarked tow truck pulling up to the vehicle and driving away with it.

The victim, Aaron, said he noticed his 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan was missing when he took his dog outside.

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