MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Police Department is warning about a new robbery crew.

They say they’re targeting people in the Riverwest and Upper East Side neighborhoods.

On a picture-perfect day in Milwaukee, there’s no shortage of people walking around. But lately, there’s been some caution, with recent robberies in the area.

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“I don’t know what’s going on, but you definitely have to watch your back,” resident Lee Russell said.

FOX6 News obtained an email from MPD – District 1 Capt. Robert Thiel sent to the Downtown Security Network, comprised of security professionals, real estate representatives and law enforcement, warning of a “robbery crew” that “have been active throughout the city, driving around in a “black Lincoln MKC,” a vehicle suspected to be involved in shootings in other parts of the city.

“I definitely stay vigilant. I keep my eyes peeled,” Russell said. “I watch who’s in my vicinity.”

The news of the crew comes at the same time, two people in town for Northwestern Mutual’s annual meeting were robbed on Tuesday night. Police don’t know whether the crimes were done by the same robbery group.

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While people are concerned for their safety, they say the warning about the crimes won’t stop them from living their lives.

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“It’s weird to me, it’s not surprising,” said resident Aaron Poster. “If I stay inside because I’m worried about a robbery crew, I guess then I would never get out of the house.”

Police have arrested two males, one 17 and one 18. They say they are looking for others involved with this robbery crew.

With the July 30 trade deadline under a week away, the Milwaukee Brewers are expected to target rotation-stabilizing pitchers, and now they may have one more position to search for.

Former league MVP Christian Yelich was placed on the 10-day injured list with a lower back strain and there is fear that he may undergo season-ending surgery as a result. If that’s the case, the Brewers will have to add an outfielder to their trade conversations and the Chicago White Sox could have the perfect fit in Luis Robert Jr.

Robert is hitting .227 with 22 extra-base hits including 12 home runs, 24 RBIs and a .775 OPS (116 OPS+) in 49 games this season. His average is down but he’s a career .273 hitter with a .821 OPS across parts of five seasons.

The 26-year-old is under team control through 2027 — the last two seasons are $20 million club options — so he could be a long-term addition and a cornerstone of the Brewers’ roster for the long haul.

The one-time All-Star likely would come with a hefty price tag due to his superstar ceiling and numerous years of team control so Milwaukee would have to offer a high-level prospect or two paired with some combination of their current expendable outfielders: Sal Frelick, Garrett Mitchell, Blake Perkins or Joey Wiemer.

Presuming Yelich does decide to end his season and makes a full recovery for the 2025 campaign, acquiring Robert would set up Milwaukee’s lineup and outfield to be one of the league’s best for the foreseeable future.

If Milwaukee wants to get truly wild and make a significant blockbuster move, they could add Erick Fedde to the deal as well to bolster both roster holes — Garret Crochet would be fantastic as well but that does not appear to be as strong of a fit given the southpaw’s recent demands.

A move of this caliber is unlikely for the Brew Crew given their history but it would be a National League-altering move that would put Milwaukee in immediate World Series contention.

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MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee police arrested a driver after a three-vehicle crash on Wednesday night, July 24.

It happened shortly before 7 p.m. Police said the driver, a 42-year-old man, ran a stop sign at 51st and Parkway and struck two other vehicles.

The 53-year-old driver of one of the vehicles that was hit was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said.

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Two people in the other vehicle that was hit, ages 35 and 31, were taken to a hospital with minor injuries, according to police. 

Police said the 42-year-old driver who ran the stop sign was also taken to a hospital for medical clearance before he was taken into custody.

What led to the crash remains under investigation, but police said alcohol appears to be a factor. The district attorney’s office will review charges.