OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) – Upon further investigation, Oshkosh PD says this was a targeted and isolated incident and that the public is not in danger.
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) – Authorities say they are looking into a Tuesday night strong armed robbery in Oshkosh.
A 19-year-old UW-Oshkosh student says two men wearing hooded sweatshirts and carrying duffle bags approached him and took several of his belongings.
It happened in the 800 block of Elmwood Avenue around 9:30 pm.
The victim says they may have had a weapon, but none was confirmed.
No injuries were reported.
Officer Kate Mann says they don’t have any leads or motives, noting she’s not aware of any similar incidents in the recent past.
With those responsible still at large, Mann urges residents to be mindful of their surroundings.
“If they’re going to be out walking around at night time, if possible, to walk with another person or in a group of people, and to always have their cell phones with them.”
With a handful of notable crimes, including multiple related to sexual misconduct, reported near campus this school year, Mann says her agency is working with campus police.
“We want to make our neighborhoods as safe as possible so we do as much as we can to try and prevent any further crimes.”
Anyone with information is asked to call the Oshkosh Police Department at 920-236-5700 or the Winnebago County Crime Stoppers at 920-231-8477.
