Crime & Safety

Suspect Arrested in 27th Street Robbery

Police are investigating a strong-armed robbery that took place Monday night near the 27th Street Starbucks.

A suspect in a strong-armed robbery near the 27th Street Starbucks was found hiding in a shed and arrested Monday night.

Franklin police called the Oak Creek Police Department about 5:50 p.m. Monday requesting help in searching for the suspect, according to the department logbook.

The suspect was seen at Taco Bell in Milwaukee and hiding in bushes near the intersection of College Avenue and 27th Street before his eventual arrest, police said.

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Oak Creek police had a K-9 helping in the search of the 27th Street and College Avenue area.

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