December 6, 2012
Los Angeles Police Department Van Nuys Area detectives are asking for the public’s help to apprehend two men who robbed two employees of a local church who were transporting money. On Dec. 3, 2012, at about 3:30 pm, three suspects drove a compact vehicle into a parking lot at Church on the Way on Sherman Way in Van Nuys, got out of their car and confronted the employees as they transported money for the church. The masked robbers also hit one employee on the head as they removed cash from the employees’ vehicle. The suspects then returned to their car driven by the third suspect. After the robbery, the suspects drove south from the location. The only description of their vehicle is a grey, four-door compact with a dealer paper plate on the rear. The suspects are described as 25- to 30-year-old males of unknown ethnicity standing about 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing about 130 pounds. All were wearing dark clothing. Detectives have few leads on the investigation and urge anyone with information to call Detective O’Shea at 818-374-0087 or Detective Flores 818-374-0079.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 (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (CRIMES on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to www …
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October 2, 2012
Girl was Robbed of her Gold Necklace NR12457rh Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police Department Hollenbeck Division Robbery detectives are asking for the public’s help in providing any information that would lead to the arrest of a suspect who robbed a girl of her gold necklace in the Hollenbeck area. On September 24, 2012, around 1 pm, a suspect walked up to the victim and pulled her gold chain from her neck in the area of Cesar Chavez Avenue and Ficket Street. The suspect was last seen running from the location with the victim’s gold necklace. Nearby surveillance cameras show the suspect buying a soda minutes prior to the robbery. Detectives believe the suspect may be responsible for other similar crimes in the area. The suspect is described as a tall male Black, 20-25 years of age, stands between 6 feet 3 inches and 6 feet 5 inches tall, and weighs around 180 pounds. Photographs of the suspect are attached to second page of this news release. If anyone has any additional information regarding this crime contact Hollenbeck Area Robbery Detective Miguel Barajas at 323-342-8991.During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (CRIMES on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline …
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September 26, 2012
Los Angeles Police Department West LA Area detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying four members of a knock-knock burglary crew who have targeted homes in West Los Angeles and Beverly Hills. On September 4, 2012, around 4:10 pm., suspects door-knocked a home in the 12600 block of W. Sunset Bl. When there was no answer, the suspects tried to enter the house through the rear yard by the side gate. As the suspects started walking towards the side gate, they were confronted by the victim who heard the knock at the front door and came out onto the drive way. Suspects confronted by the victim got into their car and left the residence in an unknown direction. The last suspect before leaving punched the victim in the face, causing the victim to fall to the ground. Suspect one is described as a black male, 18-25 years old, wearing a white tank top, with brown shorts and blue shoes. Suspects two through four is described black male, 18-25 years old. The suspect’s vehicle is described as a four door ’98-’03 black Lincoln Continental or a Towncar with a partial license plate of 4k-k— or 4k-k3–. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact West Los Angeles Area Burglary Detective C. White at (310) 444-1522/24.During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by …
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September 12, 2012
Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Harbor Division Robbery Detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying a robbery suspect whose images were captured on surveillance video committing a robbery at business in the Wilmington area of Los Angeles. On August 23, 2012, around 8:50 am, a man entered a business located in the 1100 block of Avalon Boulevard and robbed the store employee, using a knife. The suspect took cash from the register and from the employee. The suspect stabbed the employee when the employee attempted to stop him then ran away from the scene. The suspect may have of committed five additional robberies in the Wilmington Area. The suspect is described as a 20 to 30-year-old Hispanic male. He stands 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs about 200 pounds. He was wearing a black baseball cap, gray sweatshirt and black pants. Anyone with information on this crime or the suspect, is urged to call LAPD’s Harbor Area Robbery Detectives at 310-726-7757.During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (CRIMES on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on “webtips” and follow the prompts.
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September 10, 2012
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June 1, 2012
May 31, 2012 NR12243bb Argument Escalates to Stabbing Suspects Captured on Surveillance Video Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police Department Northeast Division Detectives are asking for the public’s help in providing any information that would lead to the identification of the suspects who stabbed two men during an argument. On May 24, 2012, at around 12:05 am, Northeast Area officers responded to a call 9-1-1 call of an Assault with A Deadly Weapon (ADW)-cutting, at Echo Park and Scott Avenue. Los Angeles Fire Department Paramedics also responded and treated two victims of a stabbing. Both victims were transported to a local hospital in stable condition, and were treated for stab wounds. The detective’s investigation revealed that the two victims were involved in an argument with three suspects, during which both victims were stabbed. The type of weapon used could not be determined. All three suspects fled the area on foot. The surveillance released by the Northeast Crime Analysis Detail depicts the incident. The suspects are described as two male Hispanics in their twenties and one female Hispanic also in her twenties, no further. This incident is being handled as a hate crime as the suspects made derogatory remarks regarding the victims’ perceived sexual orientation. Anyone with information regarding this crime is urged to contact Northeast Detectives at (323) 344-5701.During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247 …
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February 3, 2012
A suspect the Los Angeles Police Department have dubbed the “Civic Center Slapper” has “struck again,” say authorities. The LAPD describes an incident from the evening of January 27, when a 51-year-old victim who works as a US attorney was walking near Aliso and Alameda streets in the vicinity of the Federal Building. more › Read more here: “Civic Center Slapper Strikes Again,” Says LAPD
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January 21, 2012
Los Angeles police detectives are searching for the killer of a man whose remains were found in Bronson Canyon Park near the Hollywood sign earlier this week. The victim has been identified as Hervey Medellin, 66, according to the L.A. County Coroner’s Office. A former Mexicana Airlines employee, Medellin had left the company and lived in the Hollywood area for some time, according to media reports. Medellin’s head was found at about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday on the 3200 block of Canyon Drive. A pair of dog walkers discovered the head after it fell out of a plastic bag that two of their dogs were playing with. Authorities located Medellin’s hands and feet while searching the area Wednesday. They do not believe the body parts had been there long. An earlier theory that the case was connected to the discovery of a human torso in Arizona has been discounted. Investigators had estimated that the victim was between 40 and 60 years old. The head reportedly had gray hair. The search for more body parts continued Thursday but no other human remains were found. By Friday the park was reopened to the public. Police said a search warrant was served at a Hollywood apartment Thursday in connection with the case. No one has been arrested, Los Angeles Police Department spokesman Richard French said. At least one person has been questioned and detectives are looking to talk to at least one other man, according to media reports. “Detectives are continuing to make investigative progress on the case, and will release more details and developments when they can,” French said. Anyone with information on the case is urged to call 877-LAPD-24-7. All tips can be made anonymously. This report was compiled with information from City News Service. Be sure to follow Beverly Hills Patch on Twitter and “Like” us on Facebook . Read more from the original source: Police Seek Killer in Body Parts Case
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January 19, 2012
Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police Department Wilshire Division Robbery detectives are asking for the public’s help in providing any information that would lead to the arrest of a suspect who robbed a 26-year-old woman inside a bus. On January 9, 2012, around 6:15 am, the suspect and the victim where both on a bus on Pico Boulevard at La Cienega Boulevard when the suspect approached the victim. The suspect struck the victim twice on the face and took her cell phone. When the bus came to a stop, the suspect got off and left eastbound on Pico Boulevard. The Los Angeles Fire Department Paramedics treated the victim for minor injuries at scene. The suspect is described as a male Hispanic, 20-27 years-old, brown eyes, 5’6″ tall, weighs around 180-200 pounds and has a shaved head. He was seen wearing a black beanie, black jacket, checkered pants, blue and white shoes. Surveillance footage of the robbery can be viewed at www.lapdtv.org. If anyone has any additional information regarding this crime contact Wilshire Robbery Detectives at 213-922-8205.During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (CRIMES on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on “webtips” and follow the prompts.
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January 19, 2012
Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police Department Wilshire Division Robbery detectives are asking for the public’s help in providing any information that would lead to the arrest of a suspect who robbed a 26-year-old woman inside a bus. On January 9, 2012, around 6:15 am, the suspect and the victim where both on a bus on Pico Boulevard at La Cienega Boulevard when the suspect approached the victim. The suspect struck the victim twice on the face and took her cell phone. When the bus came to a stop, the suspect got off and left eastbound on Pico Boulevard. The Los Angeles Fire Department Paramedics treated the victim for minor injuries at scene. The suspect is described as a male Hispanic, 20-27 years-old, brown eyes, 5’6″ tall, weighs around 180-200 pounds and has a shaved head. He was seen wearing a black beanie, black jacket, checkered pants, blue and white shoes. Surveillance footage of the robbery can be viewed at www.lapdtv.org. If anyone has any additional information regarding this crime contact Wilshire Robbery Detectives at 213-922-8205.During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (CRIMES on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on “webtips” and follow the prompts.
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