Milwaukee Police searching for suspect who robbed woman at bus stop

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is asking the public for help in identifying a suspect who robbed a woman while she was waiting for the bus on Thursday morning.

It happened around 8:50 a.m. in the 6400 block of Florist Avenue.

According to police, the suspect approached the victim and grabbed her purse as she waited on the bus stop.

The suspect then allegedly pushed the victim down to the ground causing her to strike her head.

The suspect fled the area.

He is described as a black male, 20 to 25 years of age, 5'5 to 5'7, 140 to 150 pounds, with black hair, brown eyes, a medium brown skin complexion, short hair, and clean shaven.

He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt with the hood up, black shorts under a pair of black pants, and black shoes.

Anyone with information is asked to call Milwaukee Police.