Robbery Suspect Caught on Video NR13382SF

August 15, 2013

Augusts 22, 2013

Update

A second robbery occurred on August 16, 2013, around 5:10 p.m. The suspect entered a local store located in the 20900 block of Devonshire Street and approached the cashier posing as a customer. Once the cashier opened the register the suspect handed him a note demanding all the money. After receiving an undisclosed amount of money from the cash register the suspect left the location.

A third robbery occurred on August 19, 2013, around 6:35 p.m. The suspect entered a local store located in the 14400 block of Roscoe Boulevard and posed as a customer. The suspect approached the cashier, ordered a drink and paid with a five dollar bill. Once the cashier opened the cash register the suspect displayed a handgun and demanded all the money.

Los Angeles:  Devonshire Division Robbery detectives are asking for the public’s help in providing any information that would lead to the arrest of a suspect wanted for committing robbery in Granada Hills.

On July 31, 2013, around 9:30 p.m., a suspect entered the Taco Bell located at 11000 block of Woodley Avenue,  approached the counter and engaged the clerk in conversation by asking for directions.  The suspect then gave the employee a note demanding money from the cash register and showed the clerk a handgun in his waistband.  The suspect received an undisclosed amount of money from the cash register then left location on foot.

The suspect is described as a male Black between 30 to 35-years-old, who stands 6’ to 6’2” tall and weighs between 190 and 200 pounds.  Detectives remind the public that the suspect should be considered armed and dangerous. 

Anyone with information regarding this crime is urged to contact Devonshire Division Robbery Detectives at 818-832-0669.  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 (C-R-I-M-E-S 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 "web tips" and follow the prompts.