Man sought in strong-arm robbery of woman at Sentry Foods on Milwaukee's west side

D. Kwas
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
This man is sought by Milwaukee police in a strong-arm robbery at Sentry Foods, 7101 W. Lisbon Ave.

Milwaukee police are searching for a man who attacked a woman entering a west side Sentry Food Store, knocking her down and stealing her purse Thursday morning.

In a video released by the Milwaukee Police Department, the man can be seen running up behind the woman as she is entering the store at 7101 W. Lisbon Ave., pulling her to the ground and taking her purse before running away. The strong-arm robbery occurred about 8:20 a.m.

The suspect is described as a black male with a medium build, 6 feet 1 inch, 180 pounds and bald. He is seen in the video wearing a white T-shirt, dark shorts and multi-colored shoes.

Police ask that anyone with information call (414) 935-7360.