Armed Robbery--El Tianguis--1215 S. Cesar E. Chavez Drive

Milwaukee Police are asking for the public to help identify an armed robbery suspect who robbed the El Tianguis store at 1215 S. Cesar E. Chavez Drive on January 25, 2014 at 7:40 pm. The suspect entered the store and tried on several items of clothing. He then walked up to the register, displayed a handgun, and told the owner to hand over the money. The owner complied and the suspect took off with the cash and several clothing items while holding the victim at gunpoint. The suspect is described as a black male, around 25 years-old, 6' tall, and 160 pounds, with black hair, brown eyes, medium complexion and a light mustache. He was last seen wearing a white knit skull cap, a dark gold shiny zip up coat with a hood, stone washed blue jeans, and white tennis shoes. The suspect was carrying two white plastic bags. Anyone with information is asked to call Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360.