Suspect in armed robbery near Locust and Oakland (Credit: Milwaukee Police Department)
MILWAUKEE - ilwaukee police have requested the public's help identifying and locating a suspect wanted in connection to an armed robbery on Tuesday, Dec. 15.
Police said the suspect entered a business near Oakland and Locust around 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Authorities say he brandished a knife and fled on foot after taking property.
The suspect is described as 20-25 years old, male, African-American and 5'7" tall with a medium build, medium complexion and a mustache. He was seen wearing an orange coat with blue sleeves, shoulders and hood, a black hooded sweatshirt, blueish-tan jeans and red shies with white soles.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360 or Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or P3 Tips App.
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