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Marquette University students robbed; armed suspect sought

By FOX6 News Digital Team
Published  October 21, 2024 8:52am CDT
Crime and Public Safety
FOX6 News Milwaukee
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Marquette University Police Department

The Brief

    • Two Marquette University students were held up near 16th and State on Sunday, Oct. 20. 
    • Officials say a man approached the two female students, displayed a weapon and eventually made off with their backpacks. 
    • Marquette police are asking the public for any information they might be able to provide in this incident.

MILWAUKEE - The Marquette University Police Department is investigating an armed robbery of two female students near 16th and State in Milwaukee late on Sunday, Oct. 20. 

Officials say around 8:15 p.m. Sunday, a man approached the two Marquette students. He displayed a weapon and demanded their wallets. Officials say the suspect took both victims’ backpacks and fled. 

Nobody was hurt in this incident. 

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The suspect was described as a male, Black, in his mid 20s to early 30s, about 5'10" tall, with a thin frame. Officials say he was wearing a gray sweatshirt, gray sweatpants and a black ski mask. 

If you have information that could help Marquette police solve this crime, you are urged to call 414-288-6800.

The Source

  • The information in this post was provided by the Marquette University Police Department.