Smoke shop employee assaulted during robbery near Brady Street

Purple Haze Smoke Shop

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a robbery that happened at Purple Haze Smoke Shop, located near Brady Street. It happened just before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26. 

Police say two suspects entered the smoke shop located on Farwell Street, and one was armed with a knife. 

According to police, the pair robbed the store and attacked an employee. The incident was captured in surveillance video. 

The 29-year-old employee was taken to the hospital for treatment of their injuries but are expected to be OK. 

If you have any information, you're urged to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or Crime Stoppers at 414-224-Tips or P3 Tips.

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