Milwaukee Police are trying to identify a suspect wanted in connection with recent armed robberies at two local McDonald’s restaurants.

According to Milwaukee Police, 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. 

According to police, the suspect took the cash and then fled on foot.

A 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.  He took the cash, fled on foot, and then got into a black, 4-door vehicle with dark tinted windows.

Police describe the suspect as a black male, 24-30 years-old, 6-feet-6-feet 2-inches  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.