MILWAUKEE — A suspect is in custody after someone robbed a United States Postal Service worker of their vehicle Thursday evening.
According to a statement from Milwaukee police, the armed robbery happened around 5:30 p.m. near 53rd and Burleigh. The suspect stole the USPS vehicle during the robbery. The 53-year-old USPS worker was not injured.
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About 2 and a half hours later, the USPS vehicle was found near Hawley and Adler.
A 37-year-old was also taken into custody nearby, police said. Charges are pending review by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.
Milwaukee Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Thursday, September 14th, 2023, shortly after 5:30pm, on the 3100 block of N. 53rd St. A United States Postal Service vehicle was taken during this robbery. There were no injuries to the victim, a 53-year-old. On Thursday, September 14th, 2023, shortly before 8:00pm, the USPS vehicle was located on the 5800 block of W. Adler St. A 37-year-old was also taken into custody on the 5800 block of W. Adler St, at that time. Charges are pending review by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office. This investigation is ongoing.
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