Wisconsin’s Most Wanted: Samuel Wilson in custody, sought for armed robbery

The Brief

  • Samuel Wilson, wanted for a 2024 armed robbery at a Milwaukee Walgreens where his group stole 30 packs of cigarettes, has been arrested.
  • After being identified by fingerprints and charged, Wilson fled and was being pursued by U.S. Marshals.
  • U.S. Marshals announced on Monday, April 20, that he was in custody.

MILWAUKEE Samuel Wilson, who investigators say held up a cashier over some cigarettes, was arrested, charged, and then went on the run, has been arrested.

U.S. Marshals say Wilson is now in custody, although it is not clear whether he turned himself in or if a tip led to a law enforcement agency finding him.

Original Most Wanted report | March 2026

The backstory:

Investigators are looking for a teen they say held up a cashier all over some cigarettes. He was arrested and charged, then took off. U.S. Marshals are now searching for him.

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What we know:

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