Attempted robbery near Marquette University; suspect in custody

Published January 30, 2026 8:15 AM CST

An attempted robbery was reported Friday morning, Jan. 30, near Marquette University.  

The Marquette Police Department says it happened in the area of 17th and Wells. 

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 A suspect has been taken into custody – and there is no ongoing threat to campus. 

The Source: The information in this post was provided by the Marquette University Police Department. 

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