MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect and his vehicle wanted in connection with a Sunday armed robbery at La Franja Grocery, 2366 S. 9th Place, around 11:05 a.m.
According to police, the male suspect parked his vehicle, entered the store, and asked to use the restroom. The suspect then produced a handgun and demanded money and cigarettes from an employee. The suspect then fled the scene in his car.
The suspect is described by police as a black male, with a slim build and goatee. He was last seen wearing a knit cap, a red zippered and hooded sweatshirt, a black jacket with white on the cuffs and a light colored glove. He was last seen driving a black, 4-door Honda Civic with missing hubcaps and black steel rims visible.
Anyone with information is asked to call Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360.