Suspects arrested after Waukesha residents asked to shelter in place following armed carjacking

WAUKESHA, Wis. — Waukesha police said suspects are in custody and no one else is wanted following an armed carjacking on Wednesday.

According to a news release from the police department, the armed robbery happened near Grand and Sunset shortly before 5:30 p.m. A victim had told police two suspects jumped out of their vehicle, armed, and demanded the victim's property and vehicle.

The suspects were not able to steal the vehicle and inevitably left in the vehicle they arrived in.

As police were arriving to the area, they saw the vehicle driving recklessly and began a pursuit.

The pursuit ended when the suspects crashed on S. West Ave. and Hoover Ave.

"The car crashed over on the corner of Hoover and West Avenue and they all ran into the gated area around those storage buildings," said Angela Theus who lives in the area.

Four suspects got out of the vehicle and fled on foot.

Three suspects were taken into custody during the foot pursuit, but the fourth got away. Police called in assistance.

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Theus said she saw dozens of Waukesha police stationed around her neighborhood looking for armed suspects.

"I'm like, what are all these people doing here," said Theus. "With the tornadoes earlier and then this now, I'm having a really eventful day."

After about five hours of searching, a canine unit located the fourth suspect hiding in an old truck which was concealed by heavy brush.

All four suspects were taken to the Waukesha County Jail. Police said charges are being referred to the Waukesha County District Attorney's Office for armed robbery, obstructing, possession of narcotics, eluding, and attempted theft.

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