Crime & Safety

Police Looking for Man Accused of Armed Robberies at 2 Milwaukee McDonald's Restaurants

Both incidents happened within two hours of each other on the evening of Aug. 8.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police are asking the public to help identify a suspect wanted in connection with recent armed robberies at two local McDonald’s restaurants.

The first incident happened around 6:40 p.m. on August 8 at the McDonald’s located at 8220 W. Hampton Avenue. The suspect ordered food from the cashier, jumped over the counter, showed a handgun to the employee, and demanded money. The suspect took the cash and then fled on foot.


The second incident happened around 8:30 p.m. on August 8 at the McDonald’s located at 2700 W. Capitol Drive. The suspect ordered food and remained in the restaurant for approximately one hour. He then went through an unlocked employee door, displayed a gun, and ordered the manager to remove money from the safe. The suspect took the cash, fled on foot, and then got into a black, 4-door vehicle with dark tinted windows.

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The suspect is described as a black male, 24-30 years-old, 6’-6’2” tall, with a thin/medium build, a medium complexion, and a gold grill in his mouth. He was last seen wearing a blue jacket with the word “Security” on the back, a black “Fisherman”-style hat, jeans, and black shoes.


Anyone with information is asked to call Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360.

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