Police: Milwaukee man in custody, suspected in Bay View attack

Milwaukee police say they arrested a 32-year-old man in connection with a strong-arm robbery that happened in the Bay View neighborhood on Saturday, March 27.

The attack happened a block east of Humboldt Park on E. Idaho Street -- shortly before 3 a.m. on Saturday. 

Officials say the victim, a 47-year-old woman, was battered by the suspect. She suffered non-life-threatening injuries. 

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Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.

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