Taco Truck Bandits Sought By Milwaukee Police For Armed Robbery

Police are seeking three men who allegedly robbed multiple taco trucks and fled with an undetermined amount of cash.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

August 30, 2018

Milwaukee, WI - The Milwaukee Police Department is seeking to identify three suspects involved in five taco truck robberies which occurred on August 29th between the hours of 7:00 p.m and 8:45 p.m. 

The locations of the taco truck robberies are: 

• 1600 block of W. Scott St.

• 3900 Block of W. Burnham St. 

• 1900 Block of W. National Ave.

• 1600 Block of S. Muskego Ave.

• 1500 Block of S. 6th St.  

Police described suspect #1 as a Hispanic male, 20-25 years of age, 5'7- 5'9, thin build, with short dark hair, clean shaven and a tattoo on his right hand. Suspect #2 is a Hispanic male, 20-25 years of age. Suspect #3, black male, in his 30's, shoulder length braids. Suspects changed clothing between robberies.  

According to police, the suspects approached the taco trucks, pointed firearms at the victims and demanded money. The suspects were seen fleeing in a newer model red or burgundy, Nissan Sentra, four door, no front license plate with a low spoiler.