(Juneau Crime Line/CrimeStoppers press release)
People with information about these crimes or any person involved are asked to visit Juneau Crime Line’s Tip website at juneaucrimeline.com or P3Tips.com. You can also download the smartphone P3Tips app to submit a tip.
Juneau Crime Line will pay a cash reward of up to $1,000 if your Tip provides results. Please note that you can choose to remain anonymous when using the online TIPS sites. You can also call JPD at 907-586-0600.
Theft Case: 2026-10160072
The Juneau Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person or persons responsible for a theft from a vehicle parked at the movie theater in Juneau.
On Oct. 16, 2026, between approximately 6:50 and 9 p.m., an unknown suspect entered a burgundy Toyota RAV4 parked along the right side of the theater and stole several items from inside.
Stolen property included a black Nike Elite basketball bag, white and platinum Nike Sabrina 4 basketball shoes, a Nike basketball, a silver Dell laptop, prescription medications, inhalers, cosmetics, and personal belongings. The laptop has a Juneau School District inventory sticker and a basketball sticker on it. Several personal checks and a debit card were also reported stolen.
The total estimated value of the stolen property is over $2,600.
Theft Case: 2026-07020039
JPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing firearm that was reported stolen from a vehicle in the 800 block of Dixon Street.
On July 2, 2026, JPD received a report of a missing rifle from a white Toyota RAV4 parked outside a residence on Dixon Street. The firearm was discovered missing after the vehicle had been left unattended overnight.
The missing firearm is described as a custom-built AR-style rifle with an Aero Precision lower receiver, a Bravo Company Manufacturing (BCM) upper receiver, and an EOTech optic equipped with a flip-to-side magnifier.
During the investigation, officers learned that a bear had entered the vehicle earlier that morning. However, the firearm was not located, and it remains unknown when or how the rifle went missing.
Trespass/Vandalism Case: 2026-10120019
JPD is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person or persons responsible for an attempted burglary and vandalism at St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church in Juneau.
On Oct. 12, 2026, JPD received a report of damage to the church that occurred sometime between 2 p.m. on Oct. 11 and 1 p.m. on Oct. 12.
During the investigation, officers discovered damage to the church’s front door, including splintered wood around the deadbolt, indicating someone had attempted to force entry. A window near the entrance had also been broken, apparently with a rock. The estimated cost of the damage is approximately $700.
No entry into the church was confirmed, and no property was reported missing. Church representatives also reported that the front door had been damaged on several previous occasions in recent months.
Theft Case: 2026-10040065
JPD is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying individuals involved in the theft of commercial electrical wiring from Alaska Electric, located near 8555 Airport Boulevard.
On Oct. 4, 2026, JPD received a report of a suspicious male who had entered the fenced property of Alaska Electric. Officers responded to the area but were unable to locate the individual. Shortly after officers left, the male reportedly returned to the property and stole approximately $300 worth of commercial electrical wiring.
The two individuals were reportedly driving a black Volkswagen Jetta with the rear window covered by what appeared to be a piece of wood or similar material.
Source: www.juneauindependent.com
