MANTIOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — A $500 reward is being offered for information that leads to the identify and arrest of those responsible for a Manitowoc armed robbery.
It happened at Boost Mobile at 1201 Washington St. on Thursday around 4:30 p.m.
Police say a male entered the business, displayed a handgun and ordered the employee and a customer into an adjacent storage room which contained merchandise. The suspect stole several iPhones and ordered the employee to empty the cash register.
The suspect then ran away from the scene, west on Washington Street.
The suspect is described as a black male, possibly in his 30’s, 5’11” tall, thin build, wearing gray shorts, reddish-colored shoes, a red and white Tommy Hilfiger brand jacket, and a light-colored COVID fabric facemask.
Anyone with information about these incidents is encouraged to call the Manitowoc Police Department shift commander at 920-686-6551, Det. McCue at 920-686-6570 or Crime Stoppers at 920-683-4466. Anyone calling crime stoppers may remain anonymous. Tipsters can also use the P3 phone app to provide information.
