Intruder Enters Fond du Lac Home Through Unlocked Door

Police search neighborhood with drone and K9 unit but suspect remains at large

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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Just after 2 a.m., police responded to a report of an unknown male intruder inside a home on Primrose Lane in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The resident said the individual entered through an unlocked patio door and may have been wearing a hoodie and face covering. Family members confronted the intruder, who fled before officers arrived. Police established a perimeter and used a drone and K9 unit to search the area, but the suspect has not yet been located.

Why it matters

Home invasions can be deeply unsettling for residents and raise concerns about neighborhood safety. This incident highlights the importance of home security measures like locking doors and the value of quick police response and advanced technology like drones in searching for suspects.

The details

According to the police, the resident reported an unknown male intruder inside their living room after he entered through an unlocked patio door. Family members confronted the intruder, who fled before officers arrived. Police established a perimeter and used a drone for aerial support and a K9 team to track the area, but the suspect remains at large.

  • The incident occurred just after 2 a.m. on February 17, 2026.

The players

Fond du Lac Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the home invasion report and conducted the search for the suspect.

Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office

The county law enforcement agency that assisted the Fond du Lac Police Department by deploying a drone for aerial support during the search.

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What they’re saying

“This type of incident can feel unsettling, especially when it happens in the place where you should feel the safest, your home. I want our residents to know that we take this very seriously. An unlawful entry into an occupied residence is something we respond to with urgency and care. We also understand the concern this may cause, and we are here for our community. Please remain alert, check on your neighbors, and report anything suspicious. We are committed to doing everything we can to ensure our neighborhoods remain safe.”

— Chief Aaron Goldstein, Fond du Lac Police Chief (fox11online.com)

What’s next

Police will be conducting a neighborhood canvass and reviewing surveillance and doorbell camera footage to try to identify the intruder. They are urging residents to remain alert and report any suspicious activity.

The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder for homeowners to keep their doors and windows locked, even when at home, to help prevent potential home invasions. It also highlights the valuable role that technology like drones can play in assisting law enforcement in searching for suspects.