Milwaukee Man Charged in String of Fast Food Restaurant Burglaries

Prosecutors say more charges may be coming as police investigation continues.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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A 47-year-old Milwaukee man has been charged with multiple counts of burglary and attempted burglary for a series of break-ins at fast food restaurants in the city over the past two years. Prosecutors say the investigation is ongoing and additional criminal charges may be forthcoming.

Why it matters

The string of fast food restaurant burglaries highlights the ongoing challenge of property crime in Milwaukee, which has seen an increase in certain types of break-ins and thefts in recent years. The case also raises questions about the perpetrator's motivations and whether there are broader issues around repeat offenders and bail reform that need to be addressed.

The details

According to court filings, Tiran Jenkins is accused of burglarizing several Milwaukee-area Burger King, McDonald's, and Wendy's locations between January 2025 and February 2026. The criminal complaint states he pried his way into the restaurants, stole cash from safes, and in some cases took computer servers and other equipment. Police used surveillance footage to track down and arrest Jenkins, and a search of his apartment uncovered evidence linking him to around 50 similar burglaries dating back to July 2023.

  • On January 28, 2025, Jenkins allegedly burglarized a Milwaukee Burger King.
  • On July 22, 2025, Jenkins allegedly broke into a Milwaukee McDonald's and stole computer servers and thousands of dollars.
  • On December 23, 2025, Jenkins allegedly broke into another Milwaukee McDonald's and stole a motion sensor.
  • On February 3, 2026, Jenkins allegedly tried to break into a McDonald's in South Milwaukee and later burglarized a Wendy's in Milwaukee.
  • On February 5, 2026, Jenkins allegedly pried his way into a bus company building in Milwaukee.

The players

Tiran Jenkins

A 47-year-old Milwaukee resident who has been charged with multiple counts of burglary and attempted burglary for a string of break-ins at fast food restaurants in the city.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Tiran Jenkins out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenge of property crime in Milwaukee, raising questions about repeat offenders, bail reform, and whether special measures are needed to protect businesses like fast food restaurants that may be vulnerable to break-ins.