MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A 27-year-old Milwaukee man was shot confronting two car thieves Monday night, Nov. 29.

It happened around 6:20 p.m. near 31st and Lancaster.

According to police, the victim was shot in the right ankle by two men attempting to steal his girlfriend's Hyundai Sonata. He presented himself at a local hospital. 

Milwaukee police are seeking unknown suspects in relation to the shooting. 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 App.