OSHKOSH (NBC 26) -- Two 12-year-old boys were among a group taken into custody in an Oshkosh robbery investigation, according to police.
Oshkosh Police said officers were notified of a robbery on the 600 block of North Main Street early Friday morning. Police said several boys approached a victim, pointed what looked like a gun in her face and took her purse.
Police said five people were arrested following an investigation. Four of those taken into custody include a 14-year-old boy for robbery, a 15-year-old boy for party to the crime of robbery, and two 12-year-old boys for party to the crime of robbery. Police also said a 44-year-old man is being referred to the District Attorney’s Office for the charge of obstructing.
Oshkosh Police said a BB gun was found during the investigation.
Police also said there may be more victims in this case. Police are looking to speak with a victim who was approached in the 500 block of Division Street. Police said the victim in this case fell to the ground, had a gun or facsimile firearm pointed at his head and his wallet was stolen.
Other victims were described by police as a male and female also approached on the 500 block of Division Street. Police said the male victim was pepper sprayed.
Those with information regarding this incident are encouraged to contact the Oshkosh Police Department to speak with Detective Robertson at 920-236-5723. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact the Winnebago County Crime Stoppers at 920-231-8477; or add the free P3 App to your Apple or Android phone and add a tip; or go to www.winnebagocrimestoppers.org.
