Police Notes: March 11

Two elderly men scuffle at senior home

Menomonee Falls - Menomonee Falls police and fire department responded to an emergency service call at Northfield Manor, N6900 Northfield Drive, at 7:15 p.m. March 5. Upon arrival, paramedics treated and conveyed an 82-year-old man to the hospital for treatment of cuts to his head following an altercation with another elderly male resident. Investigation revealed that the elderly male resident went into the victim's room unannounced, pulled him out of bed and onto the floor, then used the victim's manual walker to strike him several times about the head and body.

Both the victim and the attacker suffer from memory-related illness (Alzheimers/dementia) and appeared to be unsure as to what happened and why they were in police contact. Photos were taken to document the injuries and the location where the incident occurred and the victim's guardian was notified. At this time no prosecution was requested by either party.

Police seeking suspect in armed robbery

Germantown - Germantown police are seeking a man who displayed a handgun during a robbery at a gas station on March 5.

According to a news release, a man walked up to the cashier at the Germantown BP, N11190 Pilgrim Road, at 6:52 p.m., displayed a small, black handgun and demanded money. The man then fled on foot, running eastbound from the station.

Police believe the suspect may have parked a vehicle at a nearby bank or clinic.

The suspect is described as a 6-foot to 6-feet, 3-inches tall male of unknown race with a heavier build. He was wearing a black jacket, black gloves, a gray scarf, tan carpenter-style pants with a hammer loop and white Adidas shoes with black stripes.

Police did not disclose how much money was taken during the robbery.

Anyone having information regarding this robbery is encouraged to call the Germantown Police Department at (262) 253-7780.