June 4, 2017 – 5:50 p.m.

The Marquette University Police Department and Milwaukee Police Department are investigating the incident below. If you have more information, please contact MUPD immediately at (414) 288-1911.

Incident Details

Incident types: Armed Robbery
Incident location: 1500 block of West State Street
Approximate time: 5:50 p.m.
Victims: One male not affiliated with Marquette
Physical injuries: The victim suffered minor physical injuries and was treated on the scene.

The suspects entered a store, struck the clerk with a weapon and removed property from the store. The suspects then fled on foot.

Description of suspect(s)

Suspect 1:
Sex: Male
Age: early 20's

Race and/or ethnicity:
White   Black or African American   Hispanic or Latino   Asian   American Indian or Alaska Native   Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander   Unknown

Hair: Short black hair
Weight: Medium build
Height: 5'8"
Clothing: Pink and blue horizontally striped polo shirt, blue jeans
Other: Black backpack with a neon green stripe down the middle.

Suspect 2:
Sex: Female
Age: early 20's

Race and/or ethnicity:
White   Black or African American   Hispanic or Latino   Asian   American Indian or Alaska Native   Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander   Unknown

Hair: black
Weight: Medium build
Height: 5'5"
Clothing: White long sleeve shirt, blue jeans
Other: Black backpack with light blue on the straps

Vehicle Description

N/A

 

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• Always travel in pairs or groups, being aware of your surroundings at all times. Make sure someone knows when you leave and when to expect you back.
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• During evening hours watch for the LIMO with strobe lights patrolling the perimeters of campus; the driver may ask if you want a ride or want to request a walking escort.
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• Travel on well-lit, busy streets and avoid walking through alleys and parking lots.
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