USPS vehicle stolen in Milwaukee armed robbery, suspect arrested

By FOX6 News Digital Team

Published September 15, 2023 6:35am CDT

Milwaukee police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Thursday, Sept. 14 near 53rd and Burleigh.

MILWAUKEE - A United States Postal Service vehicle was stolen in an armed robbery Thursday, Sept. 14 on Milwaukee's north side.

It happened near 53rd and Burleigh around 5:30 p.m. Police later found the stolen vehicle near Adler and Hawley around 8 p.m.

Police arrested a 37-year-old, and charges are pending review by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.

A 53-year-old USPS employee was not hurt, police said.

This investigation is ongoing.