Overview
- Four Messmer High School students were robbed by three masked, armed suspects as they walked near East Capitol Drive in the 4000 block of N. Port Washington Ave., with the incident occurring during the first week of school on Friday.
- Students told police the assailants appeared to be about 16 years old and included Black males, and eyewitnesses reported rose tattoos on at least one suspect’s hand and neck.
- Messmer officials notified families the same evening, offered counselors to impacted students, and said they are cooperating with investigators but cannot release more details while the case is active.
- Milwaukee Police responded within minutes, are still searching for the suspects and have asked the public to call investigators at 414-935-7252 or Crime Stoppers to provide tips.
- Neighbors said the robbery renewed local safety worries after a 2024 attempted abduction near the school, and the incident could increase calls for more visible patrols or safety measures for students walking to and from campus.