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Appleton Police investigating armed robbery

Posted at 4:47 PM, Jan 14, 2019
and last updated 2019-01-14 17:51:35-05

APPLETON, Wis. — Appleton Police are searching for an armed robbery suspect.

According to a news release, police responded to a report of an armed robbery at around 10:30 a.m. Monday. Police say it happened at a residence in the 500 block of Outagamie Court.

The reporting person told dispatchers he had been physically assaulted by a male suspect dressed in dark clothing.

The victim described the suspect as a black male, approximately 6 feet tall, thin build, between the ages of 15 to 25 years old. The male was wearing dark colored clothing, gloves, and a camo-patterned coat. The suspect attempted to conceal his identity by covering his face with a ski mask.

Police the suspect ran off following the robbery.

Nearby schools were placed on lockdown as a precaution until officers determined there was no threat to schools.

Investigators believe this is an isolated incident and are asking anyone with information to come forward.

Individuals having information are asked to call Sgt. John Schira at the Appleton Police Department (920)832-5000. If you have information, but wish to remain anonymous, please consider using the “REPORT” feature on the Appleton Police Department’s free phone app.

For additional information, please contact Officer Meghan Cash #9135 at (920) 832-5509.