Police investigate series of 7 armed robberies, 3 near UWM campus

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a series of seven armed robberies on the city's east side.

Police say it happened on the evening of Jan. 19, early Friday, Jan. 20 and the evening of Saturday, Jan. 21.

Three armed robberies happened on the Upper East Side neighborhood and near the UW-Milwaukee campus.

Police say the victims were not injured.

Police also say the suspects are believed to be operating a stolen white 2020 KIA Sportage with Minnesota plates.

The first suspect is a Black male in his 20s, wearing a surgical mask, dark winter clothing and armed with a black handgun.

The second suspect is a Black male in his 20s, wearing a dark mask and dark winter clothing.

The third and fourth suspects are Black males, ages 16-20.

If you have any information, please contact Milwaukee police.

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