Armed robbery under investigation near Bartlett Avenue and Hampshire Street

By: CBS 58 Newsroom

Posted: May 12, 2023 9:56 AM CDT

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police are investigating an armed robbery that happened near Bartlett Avenue and Hampshire Street on Thursday night, May 11.

Police say armed suspects approached a victim around 11:05 p.m., demanded and obtained property.

The suspects fled the scene but police say one -- identified as a 15-year-old boy -- was later arrested by Shorewood police and transferred to Milwaukee police.

A gun was recovered during his arrest.

Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.

Milwaukee police continue to seek two additional unknown suspects. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at (414) 935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-Tips or P3 Tips.