Oshkosh police have identified 35-year-old Darius Shields, a resident of Georgia, as the suspect in a burglary at Players Pizza & Pub. The incident occurred between 4:00 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. on August 14, 2026, at the establishment located at 556 W. Fifth Avenue. Authorities state that Shields may be attempting to leave Wisconsin and return to his home state of Georgia. His current whereabouts are unknown, and police have advised the public to exercise caution if they encounter him. The burglary took place just days after the restaurant was forced to close indefinitely due to a fire on August 12. That fire, believed to be caused by an electrical connection to the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system, damaged the kitchen and roof. Despite the damage, management reported that tills, ATM funds, and wall memorabilia were saved, though more than 100,000 gallons of water had to be pumped from the basement. The owner, Tim Murray, intends to rebuild the popular pizza joint but has not provided an estimated timeline for reopening. Investigators are urging anyone with information regarding the burglary or Shields’ location to contact the Oshkosh Police Department at 920-236-5700. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may contact Winnebago County Crime Stoppers at 920-231-8477 or submit tips through the P3 app. This case remains active as law enforcement continues to search for the suspect.