U.S. Postal Service vehicle stolen at gunpoint, Milwaukee police say

A United States Postal Service employee was robbed of their vehicle at gunpoint, Milwaukee police say.

The incident took place Thursday shortly after 5:30 p.m. on the 3100 block of North 53rd Street, according to police.

The 53-year-old mail carrier reported no injuries and the USPS vehicle was discovered shortly before 8 p.m. on the 5800 block of West Adler Street. A 37-year-old person, gender not provided, was taken into custody near the location of the vehicle.

Police said charges are pending review by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.

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