Video captures brazen robbery of south side food truck, MPD releases info about suspects

UPDATED on May 14, 2024 at 1:20 p.m.

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police have released information about the two suspects they are seeking in connection with the armed robbery of a food truck on Sunday, May 12 at around 12:38 a.m.

The first suspect is described as a Black man with a dark complexion, wearing a black balaclava, black long sleeve shirt, gray jeans, along with black and red shoes.

That suspect was reportedly armed with two handguns.

The second suspect is described as a Black man with a light complexion, a thin mustache, short twisties or dreads and a large gap between us upper front teeth. He was seen wearing a black sweatshirt, blue ripped jeans along with black and gray shoes.

Both men fled on foot.

Police ask anyone with information to call (414) 935-7360. To offer anonymous tips, contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-Tips or utilize the P3 Tips online service.

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MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A food truck was robbed on Milwaukee's south side, leaving a hometown restaurant out of hundreds of dollars.

According to Milwaukee police, the robbery took place just after midnight Monday, May 13 near 19th and West National Avenue.

Security camera video captured two thieves reaching through the window of Tacos Guelaguetza and stealing the cash register.

"They [food truck owner] say they are afraid, because if they say something they're going to come back for them," said Antonio Gonzalez, a man who knows the owner of the food truck.

Police said the suspects pointed a gun at the employees of the truck and ran off with a drawer of money.

The owner of the food truck said, the robberies aren't going to stop them from continuing their business.

"There's more people here, and more Hispanics here, so we feel comfortable. The only thing we ask for is protection, for security", said Jose Gonzalez, food truck owner. 

MPD said it is unclear what led up to Sunday's robbery and they are still looking for the suspects.