Officials: Overnight burglary, armed robbery linked to Andrew Obregon

KENOSHA COUNTY -- Investigators with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department say two crimes which happened overnight from Saturday, October 3rd into Sunday, October 4th are linked to Andrew Obregon, a "person of interest" in a recent homicide.

Andrew Obregon

Officials say Kenosha County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a “smash and grab” type burglary the Countryside gas station and convenience store located at County Highway C and US 45 in Kenosha County.

A short time later, an armed robbery took place at the Speedway gas station and convenience store along State Highway 50 and Interstate 94.

Kenosha County Sheriff’s Deputies became involved in another vehicle pursuit with Obregon as he fled the area of the second scene.  He was operating a stolen gold-colored Ford SUV.  This vehicle crashed near the 1600 block of 136th Avenue in Kenosha County. 

A short time later, an area resident reported that a new white colored Ford Transit cargo van had been stolen from a property near the area where the SUV crashed.  This van had permanent (unknown) Illinois plates attached and large (4’ x 2’) green-colored lettering down the side reading "Sports Interiors."

Obregon is now believed to be in possession of this full-sized, cargo-style van.  This van is similar to the van depicted in photo below.

Anyone with information about Obregon's whereabouts is urged to call the Kenosha Sheriff’s Department at 262-605-5100. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call the Kenosha Area Crime Stoppers at 262-656-7333 or toll free at 800-807-8477. 

Information leading to arrest and conviction may result in a reward up to $1,000.