By Shawn Henry 
A Milwaukee family is asking for the public’s help after their car was stolen from their driveway with all of their children’s Christmas gifts inside, turning an ordinary winter morning into an unexpected loss during the holiday season. The family’s 2014 blue Toyota RAV4 disappeared earlier this week after it was started to warm up before the day began. When the owners stepped outside, the vehicle was gone.
The theft left the family without transportation and without the presents they had spent months preparing. The stolen items totaled roughly $300 in gifts for their four children, along with a child’s car seat and stroller. For the parents, the loss carried emotional weight beyond the financial impact, especially after working extra hours to make the holiday special.
Milwaukee police are investigating and continue searching for suspects, but so far no arrests have been made. Vehicle theft remains a persistent issue in the city, with more than 4,800 stolen cars reported this year. While the total is lower than the same period last year, the scale of thefts continues to affect families across the area.
The family is asking residents to watch for a blue Toyota RAV4 with a cracked window and a dent on the rear of the vehicle. Anyone who spots it is encouraged to contact police. While the family has home security cameras, they were not activated on the night of the theft. They say that will change going forward.
The incident has not only disrupted their transportation needs but shaken their sense of security at home. As they face the possibility of a holiday without the gifts they planned, they are relying on one another and hoping the community can help recover their vehicle.
Despite the setback, the family remains focused on keeping their children’s spirits up and restoring some normalcy as Christmas approaches.
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