Crime & Safety

Police Looking for Gunmen Who Robbed Wauwatosa Swan's Pharmacy on Dec. 28

The Wauwatosa Police Department is asking for assistance in identifying and apprehending two individuals involved in an armed robbery.

WAUWATOSA -- The Wauwatosa Police Department is asking for assistance in identifying and apprehending two individuals involved in an armed pharmacy robbery.

On December 28, 2016 at 9:16am, the Wauwatosa Police Department responded to a report of an Armed Robbery at Swan Pharmacy, 9130 W. North Ave. Two (2) male suspects entered the pharmacy, displayed a handgun, demanded and obtained an unknown quantity of prescription narcotic medication.

Suspect #1 is described as a male/black, 20-25 years old, thin build, wearing a maroon “varsity style” jacket, black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and gray gloves. This subject displayed a black semi-automatic handgun.

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Suspect #2 is described as a male/black, 20-25 years old, thin build, wearing a gray/black jacket with a multi-colored scarf.

Police say these suspects should be considered armed and dangerous.

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The suspects fled the immediate area in a black Lexus SUV with Illinois plates, which was stolen in an Armed Carjacking in the City of Chicago during the early morning hours of December 28, 2016. This vehicle was recovered, abandoned in the 2600 block of N. 91 st St. shortly after the robbery.

Citizens with information are asked contact the Wauwatosa Police Department at 414-471- 8430, OR anonymously contact Wauwatosa Crime Stoppers, 771-TOSA (8672), OR anonymously Text-a- Tip to “crimes” using keyword “tosa” – You may be eligible for a cash reward.

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