On October 11, 2019 at 12:56 hours the Dunn County Communication Center received a call of an armed robbery that had just occurred at the U-Fuel located at N5698 850th street which is located adjacent to the Exit 52 I-94 and U.S. 12 interchange. Deputies assisted by Wisconsin State Patrol responded to and remain on scene with the investigation and area search active.
The victim indicated a male subject with a silver handgun and a blue bandana over his face demanded money before leaving southbound on foot. Video surveillance was obtained from a nearby business that the victim has identified as the suspect. We are sharing the suspect photo requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect. If anyone has information they may contact the Sheriff’s Office or anonymously at dunncocrimestoppers.com.
Update
The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office has taken a 21 year old man into custody for today’s armed robbery at U-Fuel. He is also believed to be the suspect in the Peoples State Bank robbery in Boyceville on October 1st. These cases are still under investigation by the Sheriff’s Office and Boyceville Police Department. Sheriff Bygd wants to thank the media outlets and the public for their assistance in sharing the information that has led to this resolution. Criminal charges are expected to be filed in these cases next week by the District Attorney’s Office.