West Allis bartender scares off would-be robber with a stick
Posted: Feb 8, 2018 3:53 PM CDT
WEST ALLIS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A West Allis bartender was able to scare off an attempted robber after noticing his gun was fake.
West Allis Police say the suspect entered Studz Pub Sports Bar & Grill, located near 68th and National, around 12:30 a.m. on February 1.
The suspect allegedly held what appeared to be a gun to a customer.
The 54-year-old bartender believed the gun was fake and grabbed a stick from behind the bar, yelling at the suspect to get out.
The suspect fled the scene.
Police say the suspect is 5'11 and was last seen wearing a dark colored hoodie and a bandanna over his face.
Stay with CBS 58 News for more information on this developing story.