Jeffersontown Police Search for ‘Goose Wrangler’ Suspect After Decorative Porch Geese Reported Stolen Overnight

Reports of stolen “porch geese” prompt public appeal

Police in Jeffersontown are investigating a series of theft reports involving decorative “porch geese,” a front-porch yard ornament common in some Louisville-area neighborhoods. The department is asking residents to review home security footage and report any relevant information as officers work to identify a suspect dubbed the “Goose Wrangler.”

Authorities said multiple residents reported their porch geese missing after overnight incidents discovered Sunday morning. The investigation is being treated as a pattern of thefts rather than a single isolated complaint, with officers indicating the suspect likely made more than one stop.

Video evidence points to a diesel truck and a possible name

Police have referenced surveillance video captured during one of the incidents. The footage shows a person approaching a home and removing a goose decoration from the porch area late at night.

Investigators said the video also includes audio from a running diesel truck. In the background, someone can be heard calling out the name “Brian,” a detail police view as potentially useful for identifying the people involved or associated with the vehicle.

What police are asking residents to do

Jeffersontown Police are urging anyone who believes they were victimized, or anyone who recognizes the suspect or vehicle, to contact the department directly. Police have also asked residents with doorbell-camera or neighborhood security footage from the overnight period to preserve and share recordings that could help establish a timeline and confirm vehicle descriptions.

• Check porch and driveway areas for missing decorations or disturbed items.
• Save doorbell-camera clips from late-night and early-morning hours, even if the theft is not clearly visible.
• Look for passing traffic, headlights, or vehicles that stop briefly in front of homes.
• Report incidents promptly so investigators can compare times, locations, and methods.

How pattern-property crimes are typically investigated

In cases involving multiple similar reports, investigators generally look for repeating features such as a consistent vehicle type, travel path, and timing. Video and audio details can help narrow suspects by linking incidents through the same truck or the same group of people. Police can also use clustered reports to identify the most likely route and areas to canvass for additional camera footage.

Residents who discover a theft are asked to call Jeffersontown Police at (502) 267-0503. Emergencies should be reported by dialing 911.

As of Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, police had not announced an arrest or publicly identified a suspect. The investigation remains active.