DUBUQUE, Iowa — On March 16, 2026, at approximately 12:28 a.m., the Dubuque Police Department responded to a reported third-degree burglary in the 2700 block of Plaza Drive.

According to the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center daily bulletin, the victim is listed as “Perkins” in a completed Burglary 3rd Degree – Burglary/Breaking and Entering (C) offense. The reported time frame of the incident is noted as 00:28 to 00:28 on the same date, likely reflecting the moment of discovery.

Key Details

•  Charge: Burglary in the third degree (Iowa Code § 713.6A), a Class D felony typically involving unauthorized entry into a structure with intent to commit theft or another crime, without aggravating factors such as weapons or injury.

Status: No suspect description, method of entry, stolen items, or loss value released in the public log. No arrests announced.

Investigation Outlook Police are likely processing the scene for physical evidence (fingerprints, tool marks, video), interviewing the victim and witnesses, and checking for similar incidents. Third-degree burglary carries up to 5 years in prison and fines up to $9,375, though sentencing varies widely.

No separate press release has been issued, consistent with many non-violent property crimes. Anyone with information is asked to contact Dubuque Police at (563) 589-4410.

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