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Mother and Son Critically Injured by Hit & Run Driver NR11393cj

August 29, 2011
Mother and Son Critically Injured by Hit & Run Driver NR11393cj

Los Angeles: Detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating a hit and run driver who struck and critically injured a 45-year-old woman and her 17-year-old son as they were crossing the street. On Sunday, August 21, 2011, at about 11:30 am, a motorist traveling northbound on Western Avenue hit two pedestrians walking westbound in the crosswalk at the intersection of 80th Street and Western Avenue. The driver failed to stop to render aid or identify themselves as required by law. LAFD rescue personnel responded to the scene and transported both victims to a local hospital where they are in critical condition. The driver is described as a female African American in her mid fifties, about 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing about 160 pounds. She was driving a dark late model car described as a possible Toyota, and would likely have sustained right front end damage and be missing the right side mirror. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call LAPD South Traffic Division Detective Martin or Officer Brady at 323-421-2500. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crimestoppers 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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Suspect Sought in Service Station Robbery

August 29, 2011
Suspect Sought in Service Station Robbery

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 a suspect responsible for a robbery in the West LA Area. On August 14, at around 11 pm, an African-American male entered the “Service Station of the Stars” located in the 9400 block of East Pico Boulevard. The suspect walked up to an employee, pulled out a blue-steel semi automatic hand gun and demanded that the employee put the money in a black plastic bag. Once the suspect’s demands were met, he ran from the station in an unknown direction. The service station was equipped with a CCTV system that captured the robbery on video. The suspect is described as an African-American male that appeared to be 25-30 years-old. He stood about 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs about 160 pounds. The suspect was last seen wearing a black sleeveless hoodie, lime-green shirt, and black jeans. The suspect is to be considered ARMED and DANGEROUS. *Surveillance footage of the robbery is available at www.lapdtv.org Anyone with information on this crime is urged to call West LA Robbery Detectives at 310-444-1520. 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 …

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