Man Pins Wauwatosa Cashier And Steals 30 Packs Of Cigarettes

WAUWATOSA,WI—Wauwatosa Police responded to a call regarding a strong arm robbery on Jan. 8 at Speedway gas station, 6804 W. North Ave., according to the police log.

A man forced his way behind the counter pinning the cashier against the register while he filled a plastic bag with 30 packs of Newport 100's cigarettes. He fled in an early 2000's gold Honda which fled northbound on North 69th Street.

The suspect is described as being in his mid 40s, 6 feet tall, black hair, brown eyes, thin build. He had short "baby" dreads and was wear a blue and white beanie, blue hospital mask, black zip-up hoodie, dark denim jeans and dirty white Nike shoes, the log said.

If you have information you are asked to call Wauwatosa Police.