Armed robberies near UW-Milwaukee
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Milwaukee police are investigating a string of armed robberies near the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM). Four incidents took place between Sunday, Oct. 22 and Monday, Oct. 23 at or near bus stops.

Armed robberies near UW-Milwaukee; 4 incidents in 2 days

Milwaukee police are investigating a string of armed robberies near the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

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