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March 2008 - Posts

Crime Alert: Armed Robberies

By Officer D.M. Semega
Monday, Mar 17 2008, 02:13 PM

Three armed robberies were reported on March 14th and 15th, 2008

  1. Noodles & Company, 7700 block W. State St., 14th at 10:28pm
  2. Street Robbery 7600 block W. State St., 15th at 12:40am
  3. Days Inn, 11800 block W. State St., 15th at 9:42pm

Each robbery was conducted by two black males sometimes wearing hooded sweatshirts, ski masks and/or a do-rag to cover their faces. In each case it seems one suspect would act as a lookout while the other approached the register or victims.

In each of these robberies at least one gun was displayed. Seen leaving the scene of two of the robberies was a newer black automobile, maybe a Chevrolet Malibu. The suspects are further described as 5'8" to 6'1", late teens to early twenties and thin to medium build.

Two armed robberies were reported on March 9th and 12th, 2008

  1. 7300 block of Milwaukee Avenue, 9th at 10:25pm
  2. 7300 block of Harwood Avenue, 12th at 11:04pm

In each case a lone black male described as being 5'7" to 5'9", dark complexion, heavier build and 35 to 45 years of age displayed a hand gun and demanded money. A similar incident took place in another Milwaukee County City in which a red BMW with a loud exhaust was observed.

You are reminded to remain alert at all times and contact the police immediately for suspicious circumstances and person.

If your are the victim of a robbery, remain calm and do exactly as the robber asks, nothing less or nothing more. As soon as it is safe notify police and do not compare notes with other victims or witnesses; keeping separate and not talking to others will allow the investigating officers to gather the best evidence.

 Anyone with information regarding any of these or other crimes commintted in the City of Wauwatosa can remain anonymous and call the Wauwatosa Crime Stoppers at 771-TOSA. Tips that lead to an arrest may be eligible for cash rewards up to $1,000.00


 
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