Police Seek 'Goose Wrangler' Stealing Decorative Porch Geese

Surveillance footage captures suspect in Louisville suburb taking residents' lawn ornaments.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Police in Jeffersontown, Kentucky, a Louisville suburb, are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect they're calling the 'Goose Wrangler' who has been stealing decorative porch geese from residents' homes over the weekend. Surveillance video shows someone in a diesel truck taking the lawn ornaments, with a voice in the background yelling out the name 'Brian'.

Why it matters

Porch decorations and lawn ornaments are a common sight in many neighborhoods, and their theft can be frustrating for homeowners. This case highlights how even seemingly minor crimes can impact a community's sense of security and belonging.

The details

Multiple residents of Jeffersontown have reported their decorative 'porch geese' were stolen over the recent weekend. Surveillance footage shows a person in a diesel truck taking the lawn ornaments, with a voice in the background heard yelling out the name 'Brian'.

  • The thefts occurred over the weekend of February 7-9, 2026.

The players

Jeffersontown Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the thefts of decorative porch geese in the Louisville suburb.

The 'Goose Wrangler'

The unidentified suspect captured on surveillance video stealing the decorative porch geese from Jeffersontown residents.

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What’s next

Police are asking residents who have had their porch geese stolen to contact them with any information that could help identify the suspect.

The takeaway

This case serves as a reminder that even seemingly harmless thefts of lawn decorations can impact a community's sense of security, and highlights the importance of vigilant neighborhood watch programs and cooperation with law enforcement to deter and solve such crimes.