Union Grove, WI – Authorities in Racine County are asking the public for help after a masked suspect robbed a Verizon store Tuesday morning and fled in a van that investigators are still working to identify.
According to the Racine County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred at approximately 10:40 a.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the Verizon location on 4350 67th Drive in Union Grove. Investigators say the suspect entered the store, passed an employee a note demanding phones, and handed over two bags for the worker to fill. The note allegedly instructed the employee to include only devices without tracking features.
Deputies say the suspect implied he was armed, though the victim did not see any weapon displayed during the robbery. The suspect is described as a male, race listed as Black, with an unknown age, standing approximately 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 11 inches tall with a stocky build. He reportedly wore white sunglasses and a red scarf to conceal his face.
Investigators say the suspect arrived in a van driven by another unknown individual. After the robbery, the vehicle was last seen traveling eastbound on Durand Avenue.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Investigator Susan Conley at 262-636-3170. Tips may also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers of Racine County at 262-636-9330, through the P3 app, or at racine.crimestoppersweb.com.
Residents in Union Grove, Racine County, the Greater Racine metro area, and surrounding southeast Wisconsin communities are encouraged to report any relevant sightings or suspicious activity.
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