Armed Robbery--Family Dollar--627 W. Historic Mitchell Street

Milwaukee Police are asking the public to help identify a suspect wanted in an armed robbery at the Family Dollar at 627 W. Historic Mitchell Street around 11:40 a.m. on April 11, 2016. The male suspect, who was inside the store at the time, pointed a handgun at a female employee and demanded she open the register. The suspect stole cash from the register and then ran away from the scene. The suspect is described as a black male, 20-25 years-old, 5’6”-5’7” tall, 160-170 pounds, with a medium build and light complexion. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black knitted winter hat, blue jeans, and black shoes. Anyone with information is asked to call Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360.