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JANESVILLE, Wis. — Kimberly Heaps, 36, was arrested on Sunday night after allegedly stealing a firearm from an unlocked vehicle in Janesville.
According to Janesville Police, officers responded to a theft report in the 100 block of N. River Street at approximately 8:45 p.m. Upon arriving, they set up a perimeter around the area and deployed a K9 to track the suspect.
The search led authorities to Heaps, a convicted felon, who was found with the stolen gun concealed in her clothing. She now faces multiple charges, including theft of a firearm, trespassing to land, and felon in possession of a firearm.
Police continue to investigate the incident, urging residents to lock their vehicles and remove valuables to help prevent similar thefts.
