Police Investigate Robbery of Truck Driver

Police Investigate Robbery of Truck Driver
Posted on 09/08/2017

On Thursday, September 7 at approximately 5:56 am, the Pleasant Prairie Police received a call from an individual who was inside the Tourist Information Center located at Highway 165 and Interstate 94. The caller stated that they located blood in the men’s room of the facility.

Officers responded to the location and while checking the parking lot, located a 39 year old Weston Wisconsin man who was the victim of a robbery. The victim, on duty as a truck driver, was suffering from a head injury from an apparent attack occurring at the rest stop. The victim’s wallet was also taken during the attack.

The victim was then transported to Saint Catherine’s Medical Center for treatment. Due to his injuries, he was unable to supply the police with additional details about the incident. 

Pleasant Prairie Police are investigating the incident and reviewing surveillance video of the area. Pleasant Prairie Police have also been in contact with other law enforcement agencies around the State who recently reported similar attacks.

Anyone with any information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Pleasant Prairie Police Department at 262-694-7353 or Kenosha Area Crime Stoppers at 262-656-7333.

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