Independent Student Newspaper Since 1969

The Badger Herald

Independent Student Newspaper Since 1969

The Badger Herald

Independent Student Newspaper Since 1969

The Badger Herald

Advertisements
Advertisements

“Good Samaritan” takes down robber who stole wallet from backpack

Suspect arrested and charged, stolen item returned to victim
Good+Samaritan+takes+down+robber+who+stole+wallet+from+backpack
Marissa Haegele

A robber was “taken to the ground by a Good Samaritan” after the suspect stole the victim’s wallet Tuesday, according to an incident report from the City of Madison Police Department.

The robber, Kyle W. Hagg, age 34, was arrested for robbery and disorderly conduct after unzipping an unidentified 22-year-old female’s backpack and taking her wallet on the 500 block of University Avenue around 4:40 p.m.

“Feeling a tug on her pack, she turned around, saw the robber had her wallet, and yelled for help,” the report said.

Advertisements

Madison resident chases woman with knife

A 21-year-old Kentucky man chased after Hagg, who threatened to kill the man and “took a swing” at him. The man punched Hagg, taking him to the ground. Other witnesses came to assist. During the struggle, Hagg received a cut on his head that required stitches before he could be taken to jail.

Hagg had several used hypodermic needles in his backpack.

The victim got her wallet back and was comforted by witnesses and MPD officers.

Advertisements
Leave a Comment
Donate to The Badger Herald

Your donation will support the student journalists of University of Wisconsin-Madison. Your contribution will allow us to purchase equipment and cover our annual website hosting costs.

More to Discover
Donate to The Badger Herald

Comments (0)

All The Badger Herald Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *