South Milwaukee double robbery suspect arrested

Updated: 07/03/2021 11:09 AM
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) --- South Milwaukee police say they arrested a 65-year-old man in connection to two attempted robberies.
Police say the robberies took place Friday, July 2 in the 2900 block of Chicago Avenue.
Police announced the arrest of the South Milwaukee man on Saturday.
Published: 07/02/2021 09:14 PM
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- South Milwaukee police are investigating two attempted robberies that took place Friday, July 2.
They say a single suspect attempted to rob two businesses in the 2900 block of Chicago Avenue around 1:20 p.m.
The suspect implied a weapon at both robberies, but no weapon was seen.
He then fled the scene before police arrived.
The suspect is described as a Black male, 5'10"-5'11" with short black and gray hair and tattoos on his chest, back and arms.
He was wearing blue jeans, no shirt, gray and white shoes and carrying a small, black bag.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the South Milwaukee Police Department at 414-768-8060.