Crime & Safety

Mount Pleasant Teen Robbed on Christmas Day

Police say the suspect got away with about $60.

Police are asking for the public's help to catch the person who stole $60 from a teenager at 1:43 am on Christmas Day.

As the 17-year-old walked in the alley between Racine and Mead Streets toward 22nd Street, he was knocked to the ground. According to a written statement from the Department, the victim was struck on the head from behind and fell to the ground. The suspect took $60 from the teen's pocket and fled the scene.

Police say the victim could not provide a description, and he suffered a laceration to his hand and scrapes to his arm. He was treated at St. Mary's Hospital and released.

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Anyone with any information can leave an anonymous tip with the Mount Pleasant Police Department by calling (262) 884-0454, option 6, then option 1 or leave an anonymous tip with Racine County Crime Stoppers at (262) 636-9330, via e-mail through the website www.racine.crimestoppersweb.com, or by sending a text message to CRIMES (274637) and typing in TIP417 with your text message.


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