Madison police seek suspect after East Washington Avenue armed robbery | The Locally Times
A suspect stole cash after brandishing a hammer at a store clerk on July 20, 2026.
Madison police responded to a robbery at 10:25 a.m. on July 20, 2026, at a business on the 3800 block of East Washington Avenue. The suspect threatened a store employee with a hammer before fleeing the scene on a red bicycle. ## Incident Details The Madison Police Department incident report, case ID 2026-329552, states the suspect spent 15 minutes in the store’s liquor section before the robbery. The suspect took an undisclosed amount of cash from the clerk. Officers recovered the hammer used in the incident outside the building. No arrests occurred as of the afternoon of July 20. ## Suspect Description The suspect is a white male, approximately 6-feet tall, with a thin to medium build and dark hair. He wore a tie-dyed bandana, a blue hat, black glasses, and jeans during the incident. ## Reporting Information Madison Area Crime Stoppers accepts tips at 608-266-6014 or through the p3tips.com portal. Information leading to an arrest may qualify for a monetary reward. Individuals may provide tips anonymously. ## Key Questions **What items did the police recover from the scene?** Officers found the hammer used to threaten the store clerk outside the building. **How can I provide information to the police?** You can contact Madison Area Crime Stoppers at 608-266-6014 or submit a tip online at p3tips.com. Tips may be provided anonymously.