Men Steal Generator From Milwaukee Food Truck

Surveillance video shows two men taking a generator from a mobile coffee shop at Zócalo Food Park in Milwaukee.

Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Property Crime

Bold flat-color editorial illustration of a single steel generator on wet pavement beside a blank rolling cart silhouette, in grey and cream with a muted red accent. — Two men stole a generator from Elevate Coffee Shop's mobile food truck at Zócalo Food Park in Milwaukee on Friday, Oct. 30, Milwaukee police said. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Two men stole a generator from Elevate Coffee Shop's mobile food truck at Zócalo Food Park in Milwaukee on Friday, Oct. 30, around 3:10 a.m. Milwaukee Police are still looking for the unknown suspects.

Why it matters

The theft left the mobile coffee business without power and forced it to spend $3,800 on a replacement generator and repairs before a scheduled event the next day. Residents and businesses in Milwaukee can help identify the suspects by reporting any information to authorities.

Milwaukee Police are still searching for the unknown suspects, and no arrests have been reported. Anyone with information can contact police or submit anonymous tips through Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or the P3 Tips App.

The players

Elevate Coffee Shop

Elevate Coffee Shop is a coffee business that operates a mobile food truck, which was stationed at Zócalo Food Park when its generator was taken.

Milwaukee Police

The Milwaukee Police Department is the local law enforcement agency investigating the theft and seeking the unidentified suspects.

Milwaukee Crime Stoppers

Milwaukee Crime Stoppers is a community tip program that accepts anonymous information to help solve local crimes.

The details

Surveillance video appears to show two men taking the generator from the food truck parked at Zócalo Food Park. Elevate Coffee Shop, which operates the mobile unit, was scheduled to be at an event the following day and had to replace the equipment and repair the damage.

Friday, Oct. 30, around 3:10 a.m.: The generator was stolen from the food truck.
The day after the theft: The mobile coffee shop was scheduled to attend an event.

Legal Context

Milwaukee relies on the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line and the P3 Tips App to gather community information on property crimes such as equipment theft. Cases like this one show how local businesses often depend on public tips when surveillance footage does not identify suspects.

Milwaukee residents and business owners who use outdoor equipment or food trucks should keep generators secured and report any suspicious activity near them. Anyone with information about the theft can contact Milwaukee Police or submit an anonymous tip through Milwaukee Crime Stoppers.

The takeaway

Business owners who park mobile equipment overnight in public food parks may want to add locks, cameras, or alarms to reduce the risk of theft. Reporting even small details to police can help identify suspects in cases like this.