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Hotel Robber Nabbed by Good Samaritans Visiting Los Angeles for Martial Arts Tournament

November 4, 2011
Hotel Robber Nabbed by Good Samaritans Visiting Los Angeles for Martial Arts Tournament

Los Angeles: On November 2, 2011, at around 11:40 pm, Rampart Division officers responded to a radio call of an “Assault suspect armed with a gun” at a hotel located in the 300 block of N. Vermont Avenue. When the officer’s arrived, they saw a man on the ground being held by two citizens. Shortly before police arrived, the desk clerk at a local hotel took notice of a man with a back pack who walked into the lobby and began to suspiciously look around. He asked the clerk about the price of a room, and then pointed a gun at him and demanded money. The suspect walked around the counter where the clerk stood and told him to open the cash register. The clerk, fearing he was going to be shot, opened the register and gave the suspect money. During the robbery, an elevator door opened, and two hotel guests who happened to be martial arts experts visiting Los Angeles from Oregon for a martial arts’ tournament heard the clerk’s cry for help and immediately took action. The pair grabbed the suspect who was holding a gun in his right hand. During the tussle with the suspect, the Good Samaritans repeatedly asked him to drop the gun and stop struggling. The pair was finally able to wrestle the gun from the suspect and took him to the ground with a leg sweep and then held him on the ground until Rampart Division officers arrived. The suspect, identified as 31-year-old Luis Rosales, a resident of Los Angeles, was taken into custody without further incident. In addition, a loaded 9mm …

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Hotel Robber Nabbed by Good Samaritans Visiting Los Angeles for a Martial Arts Tournament

November 4, 2011
Hotel Robber Nabbed by Good Samaritans Visiting Los Angeles for a Martial Arts Tournament

Los Angeles: On November 2, 2011, at around 11:40 pm, Rampart Division officers responded to a radio call of an “Assault suspect armed with a gun” at a hotel located in the 300 block of N. Vermont Avenue. When the officer’s arrived, they saw a man on the ground being held by two citizens. Shortly before police arrived, the desk clerk at a local hotel took notice of a man with a back pack who walked into the lobby and began to suspiciously look around. He asked the clerk about the price of a room, and then pointed a gun at him and demanded money. The suspect walked around the counter where the clerk stood and told him to open the cash register. The clerk, fearing he was going to be shot, opened the register and gave the suspect money. During the robbery, an elevator door opened, and two hotel guests who happened to be martial arts experts visiting Los Angeles from Oregon for a martial arts’ tournament heard the clerk’s cry for help and immediately took action. The pair grabbed the suspect who was holding a gun in his right hand. During the tussle with the suspect, the Good Samaritans repeatedly asked him to drop the gun and stop struggling. The pair was finally able to wrestle the gun from the suspect and took him to the ground with a leg sweep and then held him on the ground until Rampart Division officers arrived. The suspect, identified as 31-year-old Luis Rosales, a resident of Los Angeles, was taken into custody without further incident. In addition, a loaded 9mm …

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Chief’s Message – November 2011

November 4, 2011
Chief’s Message – November 2011

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Burglars in Korea Town and Palms Caught on Tape NR11503gb

October 27, 2011
Burglars in Korea Town and Palms Caught on Tape NR11503gb

Los Angeles: A security surveillance system has captured a male and female burglary team operating in the Palms and Koreatown Areas of Los Angeles. On Sunday, September 18, 2011, during the evening hours, surveillance cameras captured both suspects prying open an apartment building’s front door located in the 400 block of South Hoover Street, in Koreatown. The suspects, believed to be a boyfriend and girlfriend, entered the laundry rooms in a secured apartment complex. Once inside, the male suspect pried open the coin operated washers and dryers, while the female suspect acted as a lookout. The male emptied the coin trays into the female’s purse then carefully replaced the tray back into the units. Both suspects have been identified on three similar burglaries in the Palms and Koreatown areas of Los Angeles and believed to be involved in several more. The male suspect is Hispanic or Armenian descent, 18 to 25 years of age with black hair. He stands about 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs about 160 to 170 pounds. He was wearing a checkered buttoned shirt and dark pants. The female suspect is described as Hispanic, between 18 to 25 years of age with black hair. She stands about 5 feet 3 inches to 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 160 to 170 pounds. She was last seen wearing a striped grey and black blouse and black pants. On the same date, both suspects committed a similar burglary in the 10800 block of Palms Boulevard in the Palms area of Los Angeles. The …

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Burglars in Korea Town and Palms Caught on Tape

October 26, 2011
Burglars in Korea Town and Palms Caught on Tape

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Chief”s Message – October 2011

October 18, 2011
Chief”s Message – October 2011

Chief”s Message – October 2011

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Captains Corner Oct 17, 2011

October 17, 2011
Captains Corner Oct 17, 2011

Captains Corner Oct 17

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Suspects Sought in Store Robbery NR11480bb

October 14, 2011
Suspects Sought in Store Robbery NR11480bb

Los Angeles: LAPD West Los Angeles Division detectives are asking for the public’s help in providing any information that will lead to the arrest of the suspects responsible for a robbery in the West LA Area. On October 6, at around 5 am, two African-American males entered the 7-11 store located in the 11600 block of Wilshire Boulevard. Two employees, one of whom is the store manager, were working inside when the men walked in. One of the suspects made his way over to the employees and demanded one of them to the floor. The suspect then dragged the manager from the front of the store to the area behind the cash registers. Once the suspect and the store manager were behind the cash registers, the suspect ordered the manager to open the safe. When the manager said that he could not unlock the safe, the suspect demanded that he open the cash registers. Fearing for his life, the manager did as he was told. The suspect removed about two hundred dollars from one of the registers and then both suspects left the store. The store was equipped with a CCTV system that captured the robbery on video. The suspects are described as African-American males that appeared to be 20 years-old. They stood about 6 feet tall and weighed about 150 pounds. Both suspects were last seen wearing white plastic painter’s suits, gloves and their faces were covered by painter’s masks. The suspects are to be considered ARMED and DANGEROUS. Anyone with information on this crime is urged to call West LA …

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Burglar in Bel Air Hills Caught on Tape

October 13, 2011
Burglar in Bel Air Hills Caught on Tape

Public’s Help Requested to Identify Suspect Los Angeles: A security surveillance system has captured a burglary suspect breaking into and burglarizing a house in the Bel Air Hills area of Los Angeles. On Monday, October 3, 2011, at around 9 pm, surveillance cameras captured a suspect smashing a rear window and entering a house in the 2000 block of Coldwater Canyon Boulevard. The suspect is a 25- to 35-year-old African-American male with black hair who stands 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 8 inches tall. He weighs 150 to 160 pounds and was wearing a shirt with the letters “FLYS” on the front. The suspect took jewelry and cash with an estimated value of $122800 and is believed to be a serial burglar responsible for numerous thefts from recent months throughout upscale areas of West Los Angeles, Southern San Fernando Valley and the Hollywood Hills. Detectives need the public’s help to identify the suspect and stop his prolific crimes. They also believe others are working with the suspect to commit the burglaries. Video footage of the suspect is available through Media Relations Section and at www.LAPDTV.org. Anyone with information about this crime or who can help identify any suspects associated with these crimes is asked to call West Los Angeles Burglary Detective John Eum at 310-44-1565.During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800 …

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Office Creeper Identified – Wanted NR11458pv

October 6, 2011
Office Creeper Identified – Wanted NR11458pv

Los Angeles: Detectives are asking the public’s help in finding Otis Anthony Deaver, 57, who has been tied to a spree of office burglaries over the last two months. Detectives released video and still photos of Deaver, who often dresses in a security guard’s jacket as a disguise to blend in and wander around unchallenged in downtown business buildings. “Deaver is a career burglar who likes to steal laptops right off of desks,” said Lt. Paul Vernon, commanding officer of the Central Detective Division. “We’ve tied him to two thefts since August, and detectives at Rampart Division have tied him to several more thefts.” Deaver is Black, over 6 feet tall, with a thin build. He walks with a distinct limp. He was last seen October 3 inside a downtown bank with his head and face shaved. “These office creepers are a bit creepy when one considers they are sneaking around in your workplace as you work,” Lt. Vernon explained. “No one should have to feel unsafe at work nor have to hide one’s computer to take a break.” Deaver has family in Whittier, California, but detectives believe he is staying in the downtown area. A video of Deaver entering 1900 Wilshire Boulevard in a security jacket can be seen below. Anyone with additional information on this crime is urged to call Detective Pat Roman, Central Burglary Unit, at 213-972-1230. Anonymous tips can be called into Crimestoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477), or by texting 274637 (CRIMES on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages …

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