Police in Search of a Chain Snatcher and her accomplice NR12456cj Los Angeles: Detectives are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect who robbed a woman and took her gold necklace. On September 25, 2012, around 6:50 pm, a woman walked up to a female bystander and pulled her gold chain from her neck. The force of the pull caused the victim to fall the ground. The crime occurred in the area of Cesar Chavez Avenue and Mott Street. The suspect was last seen running from the scene with the victim’s necklace. Nearby surveillance cameras show the suspect running to an awaiting red Mercury Sable. The suspect is described as a 20 to 22-year-old African American female who stands around 5 feet 5 inches and weighs between 105 and 115 pounds. The suspect has long braids and acne on her face. The second suspect in the getaway car is described as a male African American with a bald head. The suspects’ car is described as a red 90’s Mercury Sable and has a broken left rear break light. Detectives believe the pair may be responsible for other similar crimes in the area. Anyone with information about this crime is urged to 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 …
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Restaurant Robbery Suspects Captured on Surveillance Video NR12389SF
Los Angeles: Detectives are asking for the public’s help to identify two armed suspects who robbed a sandwich shop in Boyle Heights. On July 2, 2012, around 1:35 am, two men entered a restaurant in the 1800 block of Cesar Chavez Avenue. The first suspect jumped onto the counter, as the second suspect pointed a handgun at the employees and a lone customer. The first suspect jumped down and demanded money from the cash register while the second suspect continued to act as a look out. After receiving the money from the cash register, the suspects left the sandwich shop. The first suspect is described as male Black who stands 5’08”, and weighs approximately 140 lbs. He appeared to be 30 to 40-years-old with acne scars on cheeks. The second suspect is described as a male Black who stands 6’3″, and weighs approximately 210 lbs. He appeared to be 28 to 30-years-old with a goatee mustache and wore prescription black framed glasses. The restaurant’s surveillance camera captured the robbery on tape. To view the video, please go to: www.LAPDTV.org. Detectives warn the public that the suspects should be considered armed and dangerous and if seen, community members are asked to call 9-1-1. Anyone with information about this crime or suspects, or vehicle is asked to contact Hollenbeck Area Robbery Detective Gonzalez at (323) 342-8988.During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed Hollenbeck Area Watch commander at (323) 342-4101, or to 877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247 …
