Police Looking for Suspect in Armed Robbery

The Fond du Lac Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Alexander A Norwood, Male/Black, 6 feet tall, weighing 175 pounds, d.o.b. 03-16-1988.  Norwood is a suspect in the armed robbery of another subject that occurred in the area of Military Rd and Ruggles St, on 08-04-10 at approximately 11:30 p.m. 

On that date the victim stated he was approached in the area of Military and Ruggles and robbed of his money by three individuals one of whom was allegedly brandishing a handgun.  Two suspects, a 19 year old Fond du Lac man and a 22 year old Fond du Lac woman were taken into custody by investigators for this incident.  Investigators are looking to speak with Norwood reference this incident.   

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Norwood or on this crime is asked to contact Detective Pat Primising at 322-3721 or 906-5555.  Those wishing to remain anonymous may call the Fond du Lac Police Department Crime Alert at 322-3740 or 906-4777.  A cash reward is being offered.  

Phone Scam

The City of Fond du Lac Police Department is alerting citizens that the Police Department is not conducting any type of phone solicitation program after receiving a complaint of a phone scam taking place in the Fond du Lac area.

The Police Department recently received a complaint from a 71 year old Fond du Lac woman, reporting she received a phone call from a male subject who stated he was calling on behalf of the Fond du Lac Police Department.  The male subject asked the woman for a $20 donation to go towards a program that would provide intoxicated individuals rides home from taverns.  When the complainant asked the caller to provide literature for the program, the caller hung up. 

The Fond du Lac Police Department does not conduct any type of phone solicitation.  Anyone receiving this type of call is asked to report it to the Fond du Lac Police Department at 906-5555.