West Allis teen fights back after attacker tries to steal backpack on walk to school

WEST ALLIS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- West Allis Police are looking for the man accused of attacking a boy when he was walking to Nathan Hale High School.

It happened last Thursday near 116th and Rogers.

Police say the man tried to steal the 15-year-old's backpack.

The two of them got into a fight but the boy was able to get his backpack back, police say.

The suspect is described as a man in his mid to late 20's, taller than 5'11, and was last seen wearing a grey hoodie.

Anyone with information is asked to call the West Allis Police. 

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