Milwaukee police scene near 15th and Hauser; garage searched

Milwaukee police search and dig through yard, garage of home

Milwaukee police called in heavy construction equipment as they executed a search warrant on Milwaukee's north side on Monday, April 20.

MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee police spent hours searching a north side property Monday and into the night, using heavy equipment as they executed a search warrant near 15th and Congress.

What we know:

Officers, along with the Department of Public Works, were seen digging around a garage and across the property, turning over dirt in search of potential evidence.

Authorities have not said what investigators are looking for, but confirmed no bodies have been found.

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As crews continue digging, the property remains secured and questions remain about what investigators could uncover.

Dig deeper:

The home has ties to convicted killer Michael Lock. Property records show it is owned by Lock’s former wife, and court filings say Lock lived there in 2007 while leading a criminal enterprise.

Michael Lock

Lock is now serving two life sentences for homicides.

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Police have not confirmed whether the current search is connected to Lock or the current owner.

FOX6 spoke with Lock’s former wife, who said she does not live at the property and is unaware of the circumstances surrounding the investigation. Police have not said whether she is involved.

Court records show officers also searched the home in January for weapons in a case not linked to Lock.