Iowa City, IA – Iowa City police are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a reported burglary that occurred during the overnight hours between Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2025, and Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2026, on the city’s east side.
According to the Iowa City Police Department, the burglary was reported in the 2000 block of Keokuk Street, a residential area in Johnson County, near the Iowa City metro. Investigators say they are attempting to identify a person of interest captured in photos during the timeframe of the incident.
Police said the individual was observed walking a dog that appears to be a boxer breed in the area around the time of the burglary. Authorities emphasized that the person is not being identified as a suspect at this stage, but detectives believe the individual may have information relevant to the ongoing investigation.
Residents living near Keokuk Street are being urged to review home security or doorbell camera footage from the overnight hours surrounding the incident. Any footage or observations—no matter how minor—could help investigators establish a clearer timeline, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Kurt Fuchs at KFuchs@iowa-city.org or by phone at 319-356-5445. Tips can also be provided through the Iowa City Police Department’s non-emergency line at 319-356-5275.
In addition, Iowa City Area Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest. Tips can be submitted anonymously through the P3 Tips app, online at icrimestoppers.org, or by calling 319-358-TIPS (8477). Authorities say all tips are confidential, and callers are not required to identify themselves.
The case remains under active investigation.
Case #2026000048
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