Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee woman’s car stolen with Boston Terrier inside — again

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1 year ago

June 28, 2023

Milwaukee woman’s car stolen with Boston Terrier inside — again

Milwaukee woman’s car stolen, dog inside

Bruno was found after Jamie Soto’s vehicle was stolen from the laundromat on Lovers Lane Monday night, but he was badly injured and needs expensive surgery.

MILWAUKEE – A Milwaukee woman said her stolen car is the least of her worries because of who was inside.

On Monday night, June 26, Jamie Soto said she saw two boys get in her car. They got away with her Land Rover and an important family member; her dog, Bruno, who has been stolen from his family before.

“I bring him here every day,” said Soto. “He plays with every dog.”

On Tuesday, Currie Dog Park was missing one of its most enthusiastic guests.

“Everyone here knows Bruno,” said Soto.

Soto said she and her 14-year-old son take their Bruno the Boston Terrier everywhere, including the laundromat on Lovers Lane they were at on Monday night. Soto said they went inside for a few minutes to get their laundry, and someone else got away with their car.

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“From there, we just chased them as far as we could, heard gunshots coming off,” said Soto. “I don’t even care about the vehicle. I have insurance on it. I just want my dog.”

This wasn’t her first search for Bruno.

Soto spoke with FOX6 a year and a half ago when someone stole her car at a Christmas lights display. Bruno was inside then, too. They ended up finding him unharmed. This time, Soto said she thought she’d locked her car but thinks her older fob must not have worked.

After a night of Soto and her son thinking they wouldn’t get to see Bruno again, someone posted about finding Bruno on social media on Tuesday morning, but he was in bad shape.

“He’s just in so much pain,” said Soto. “He just sits there and stares at you.”

Soto said veterinarians told her Bruno suffered a broken pelvis and fractures, and he’ll need expensive surgery. She can’t be sure exactly how Bruno was hurt, but she said her goal is to get him back to the dog park, determined to not let anyone steal Bruno’s joy.

“I would do anything, obviously, for my dog because that’s our family,” said Soto.

Since Bruno got home, Soto said her son hasn’t left his side. Her family has a GoFundMe page to help raise money for his surgery.

In the meantime, police said they’re looking for whoever did this and the stolen car.

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Miracle on 64th St. lights display in West Allis returns to help homeless veterans

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3 hours ago

November 30, 2024

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Miracle on 64th St. lights display in West Allis returns to help homeless veterans

WEST ALLIS — It’s become a special tradition for neighbors near the corner of 64th & Lapham.

Miracle on 64th St. returns Friday. In its third year, the display features 12,000 lights that illuminate this little slice of West Allis along with holiday decorations and inflatables.

Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and the elves also make appearances each night outside of the 24th and 25th when they have to return to the North Pole.

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Miracle on 64th St. lights display in West Allis returns to help homeless veterans

The nonprofit hosts this fundraiser all to benefit a cause each year. This year, donations will go to the Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative just down the street.

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They’re also accepting food, gloves, hats, and coats.

“We’re really out here to help the people and keep it local, so that’s really what we’re all about, is making sure we help the community at large,” said Santa Claus.

Mike Beiermeister

Santa at Miracle on 64th St.

The display runs Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. all the way up until Christmas.

You are encouraged to walk around the displays. There are several parking lots nearby open for visitors.

Cash donations can be dropped off at the corner of 64th and Lapham.

You can also make a donation by going to any Landmark Credit Union. Just tell them you are making a donation to ’64 Street Project Co.’

This year, Modern Woodmen of America are matching donations up to $2,500.

Home Depot also makes a donation to help with the lights display.

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