SHAWANO, WI (WTAQ)- Two recent armed robberies in Shawano are still unsolved.
Police Chief Dan Mauel said they are still investigating to see if armed robberies at Maurices and Tractor Supply in the last few weeks are connected.
“Descriptions are very similar. We have not ruled out that they are not connected.”
“Mauel said it may just be a coincedence.
“It’s concerning because if it is the same person, a lot of times they are more likely to committ another offense.”
He says he understands the community may be feeling concerned, but safety is the most important. He says while the suspect’s face was not visible in both occurrences, there is still information they can acquire.
“What they are wearing, what color their eyes are, hair color or how tall and you can judge that by compairing it to how tall you are.”
Chief Mauel says anyone who sees anything that does not look right should not be afraid to contact police and should expect a response.
“It would be something that makes you take a second look and you think that’s wierd. Then you look closer and say, that’s really wierd. That is when I would say it is good to call.”
Mauel said businesses should still be taking all safety precautions, especially at closing time.
