APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) – Both the Appleton and Grand Chute police departments believe one man is behind two armed robberies and nearly a dozen gas drive-offs.
In a joint press release, the agencies say the suspect is described as white, about 6′ tall and weighing about 250 pounds. His vehicle is believed to be a green four-door Ford Taurus from model years 1996 to 1999. The passenger-side mirror is covered with duct tape. The car doesn’t have a rear spoiler.
Police say the driver has used several different license plates while pumping gas, then leaving without paying for it.
Police believe he’s responsible for the Jan. 13 armed robbery at Walgreens, 729 W. Northland Ave., in Appleton, and the Jan. 25 armed robbery at La Quinta Inn & Suites, 3800 W. College Ave., in Grand Chute.
The man is believed to have local ties.
Anyone with information is asked to call Sgt. Leitzinger at the Appleton Police Department (920) 832-5541 or Detective Keuler at the Grand Chute Police Department (920) 380-2941.
Anonymous tips can also be left by text message to 274637 with the keyword APDTIPS, or to 847411 with the keyword TIPGCPD.
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