Sheriff's officials investigate Town of Eagle armed robbery



TOWN OF EAGLE (WITI) -- Waukesha County Sheriff's officials are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a residence in the Town of Eagle on Sunday night, November 24th.

Sheriff's officials say just before 11:00 p.m., officials responded to a report of an armed robbery at a home on Terrace Road in the Town of Eagle.

Responding deputies were advised that three armed suspects had fled the residence in two vehicles, one of which was the homeowner's.

The homeowner’s vehicle was located by responding deputies however, it had been abandoned.

The second suspect vehicle is described as a gold colored Chevrolet Trail Blazer.

Sheriff's officials say the homeowners and their son had just returned to their residence at approximately just before 10:00 p.m. -- entering into their garage when they were approached by the three armed suspects.

Sheriff's officials say the homeowners and their son were then held against their will as three armed suspects began stealing various items from the residence.

The homeowners and their son were unharmed.

Neighbor Kevin Dankmeyer says he's stunned.

"It's scary. Just totally unexpected. It's by far the biggest thing I've heard in this area," Dankmeyer said.

Dankmeyer says the incident is causing him to re-evaluate his home's security.

"Going to have to think about how to prepare for this stuff. It's going to involve some changes," Dankmeyer said.

This incident remains under investigation by the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department.