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Suspect in police custody for armed robbery
Three student victims approached early Saturday morning
By Sarah Krasin
- Three students were victims of armed robberies early Saturday morning
- MPD and DPS believe the incidents are related
- One suspect is in custody in connection with the crimes
According to an e-mail update sent to students Tuesday afternoon, MPD has identified the second suspect and is currently attempting to locate him.
The first robbery, which occurred in the 2100 block of West Kilbourn Avenue, involved a 22-year-old female student. According to MPD reports, the woman was approached while entering her apartment building lobby.
The suspect displayed a black and silver handgun and demanded the victim's personal property, which included her purse and cell phone. The suspect also obtained keys to a Chevy pick-up truck the student had driven to her apartment, the MPD report said.
After robbing the student, the suspect drove off in the stolen truck. An additional male suspect was involved in the second robbery. He left the scene, driving a white mini-van.
Approximately 10 minutes after the first incident, the two suspects approached two male students in the 700 block of North 18th Street near O'Donnell Hall. According to Department of Public Safety reports, both subjects displayed handguns and demanded the victim's personal property.
The students were then transported to ATM machines in the white van and forced to withdraw money, according to DPS. After the suspects received the money, the students were dropped off in separate off-campus locations.
Both students sustained minor injuries as a result of the incident, and were treated at a local hospital and released.
"We're fine, and the right steps are being taken," said one of the male victims, who asked to remain anonymous. "We don't want to sensationalize this and glorify the guys who did it."
Published: 3/4/08 Section: News
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Joe Zingher
posted 3/04/08 @ 2:44 PM CST
The real problem here is the ATM, not the campus. The crime is called the "Express Kidnapping" If the victim's unlucky enough to have much cash in the account, he or she is taken to a remote location, executed and the body hidden so that the criminal can clean out the account. (Continued…)
KMohorek
posted 3/05/08 @ 11:49 AM CST
What is Marquette's plan to protect the students? Now 2 more students have been victimized. This has to stop. Marquette has to increase security, make it more visible. (Continued…)
Lea
posted 3/05/08 @ 1:30 PM CST
The recent kidnapping and robbery of the two Marquette freshmen was particularly startling. Wisn.com has more on that particular crime. The freshmen were kicked, punched and beaten while in the van. (Continued…)
marie
posted 3/09/08 @ 8:38 PM CST
Where is the mayor, where is the President of the university and where is the Milwaukee Police Dept???? How about alittle help already. Step up to this unacceptable crime IN and AROUND Marquette University. (Continued…)
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