Milwaukee police chase tied to armed robbery, man arrested
WisDOT camera shows end to police chase near Keefe and Atkinson
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee police arrested a man after a police chase on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 19.
What we know:
MPD said it started around 2:45 p.m. when officers spotted a vehicle wanted for an armed robbery near Oakland and Hampshire on the city's east side. Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver took off.
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The chase ended near Keefe and Atkinson, roughly two-and-a-half miles from where it began, when the driver stopped and ran. Officers chased after the 19-year-old man and took him into custody. Wisconsin Department of Transportation traffic cameras along Interstate 43 captured the scene.
What we don't know:
Police did not release details about the armed robbery in question, including when it took place or what was stolen.
What's next:
MPD said criminal charges against the 19-year-old man will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.
The Source: Information in this report is from the Milwaukee Police Department. FOX6 News also referenced video from Wisconsin Department of Transportation traffic cameras.