‘Catch me if you can’: A Janesville man on the run from police taunts them in Facebook post

Adam Duxter by Adam Duxter

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Janesville Police are asking for tips that could lead them to Kody Finfrock, a man who taunted them about their efforts to find him on Facebook Wednesday.

Finfrock, who is wanted for domestic violence, battery, criminal destruction of property, and bail jumping, was the latest criminal highlighted in the city of Janesville’s “Wanted Wednesday” post, where the city highlights someone who has active warrants.

Tonight on #News3Now… what happens when a #WantedWednesday criminal comments on his own #Wanted post? Turns out this man’s actions might lead police directly to him. It’s a story you won’t want to miss. @WISCTV_News3 pic.twitter.com/ApE144JAX0

— Adam Duxter (@News3Adam) February 14, 2019

The post had only been up for a short time when Finfrock himself commented on the post, saying “hahaha catch me if yuh can.” Police say this quickly got their attention.

“That just proves to us that our social media and outreach is working,” said Officer Chad Sullivan. “That an offender would comment on themselves. He can comment all he wants, we’ve got several other tips of where he might be.”

Sullivan says while Finfrock’s comment aimed to mock the department, it could lead to him being found.

“Using any kind of computer device and commenting leaves us a footprint to go after if we really wanted to,” he said.

Sullivan says believe it or not, this is not the first time something like this has happened.

“I’ve had people call me to tell me to change the picture on the billboard because their hair isn’t really good,” he said.

Still, Sullivan says he’s confident the extra attention on Finfrock’s name will lead him to be found.

“We have more resources than he has places to hide. It’s only a matter of time.”

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