Milwaukee sex assault, burglary; person of interest in custody
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help to identify and locate a man wanted in connection to a sexual assault and burglary that happened near 50th and Burleigh on Sunday evening, April 19. That man is pictured in this post.
Suspect sought
What we know:
The crime happened around 8:20 p.m. on that Sunday. Officials say the armed suspect entered the victims’ residence, sexually assaulted a victim, demanded and obtained property from the victims.
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The suspect is described as a male, African American, approximately 20 to 30 years old, with a slim build. He was last seen wearing a blue windbreaker-style jacket with a hood, stone-washed torn designer jeans, and black tennis shoes.
Call with tips
What you can do:
Anyone with any information on this suspect is urged to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7401 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or P3 Tips.
Editor's note, May 1: The Milwaukee Police Department said a person of interest was taken into custody, and its investigation remains ongoing. It is not clear at this time if the person of interest is the suspect shown in this story.
The Source: Information in this post was provided by the Milwaukee Police Department.