MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Milwaukee police say citizens helped them catch two men who robbed an ice cream man of $30 and a handful of Popsicles.

Police say the 18- and 20-year-old men robbed the 51-year-old pushcart vendor about 6:40 p.m. Wednesday. They implied they had a weapon, took the money and flavored ice and fled.

Police say witnesses gave them descriptions that allowed them to arrest one man shortly after the robbery. The second suspect was picked up later.

Milwaukee police say citizens have helped in two other cases this week as well. On Monday, citizens flagged down a squad car and helped police arrest three teens who had robbed a 37-year-old man.

Capt. Anthony Smith says citizen information also led to Tuesday's arrest of three men in a burglary case.

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Information from: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, http://www.jsonline.com

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