The Brief
- U.S. Marshals are asking for the public’s help to locate Jonathan Watts-Braggs.
- Investigators say Watts-Braggs strangled a teen and went on the run.
- Watts-Braggs is believed to have ties to Milwaukee as well as Rockford, Illinois.
MILWAUKEE – A man charged with holding up a bike shop found himself in more trouble when he was out on bond. Investigators say he strangled a teen, then went on the run.
Case details
What we know:
In December 2023, investigators say Jonathan Watts-Braggs walked into a bike shop at the corner of Booth and Center in Milwaukee‘s Riverwest neighborhood. He demanded cash, armed with a weapon.
“Initially, it was believed to be an AR-style pistol and then from there it was determined to be a fake gun,” the U.S. Marshal on the case explained.
Watts-Braggs only walked away with $240, according to a criminal complaint. Later, Watts-Braggs was arrested and charged. He was out on bond when he found himself in trouble again.
Second case against Watts-Braggs
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