Taxi driver robbed in Sheboygan, 2 arrested
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. - Two people were arrested Monday night, Feb. 21 in connection with the armed robbery of a taxi driver in Sheboygan. It happened around 8:50 p.m. near Eisner Avenue and Mac Arthur Avenue.
A taxi driver reported that upon completing service and dropping off man and a woman, the male passenger displayed a handgun and demanded money. The taxi driver turned over money and both passengers then fled the scene.
Responding Officers set up a perimeter and through investigation were able to develop a location of the suspects.
After receiving no answer at the residence, a search warrant was obtained and served at the residence. Both suspects, a 20-year-old man from Milwaukee and a 21-year-old woman from Sheboygan were located in the residence.
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The Sheboygan Police Department is referring charges to the District Attorney's Office for the male suspect of Armed Robbery, Possession of Stolen Property and Felon in Possession of a Firearm. They are referring a charge of Armed Robbery Party to a Crime for the female.
The firearm and other evidence were also located in the residence.
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