Crime & Safety

PICTURED: Police Seek Armed Suspect in AM Robbery

When confronted by an employee, the suspect brandished a knife and fled on foot.

(SOURCE: Milwaukee Police Department)

Milwaukee police are looking for the man they say robbed a business Tuesday and got away on foot.

The MPD requested the public’s help to identify and locate the suspect involved in the armed robbery at approximately 9:27 a.m., on the 2300 block of N. 35th Street.

The suspect is described as an African-American male, 35-40 years of age and had short hair. He was last seen wearing a white facemask, black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and red with white shoes.

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He was armed with a knife.

The suspect entered the business and removed property. When confronted by an employee, the suspect brandished a knife and fled on foot.

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Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360 or Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or P3 Tips App.

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