$50,000 Reward Offered for Hit and Run Suspect NA16005aj

WHAT: A News Conference to announce a $50,000 reward offered by the Los Angeles City Council for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspect responsible for the hit and run of 82-year-old Taek Jung Nam.

WHEN: Friday, January 22, 2016 1:00 p.m.

WHERE: Kowa American Corp (in front of building) 20001 South Vermont Avenue Torrance, CA 90502

WHO: Los Angeles Councilmember Joe Busciano, Council District 15 LAPD Captain David Kowalski, Commanding Officer of South Traffic Division LAPD South Traffic Detective Chuck Martin Family members of Taek Jung Nam

WHY: City Councilmember Joe Busciano will announce the $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest, prosecution, and conviction of the suspect wanted for the hit and run collision that fatally injured Taek Jung Nam.

CONTACT: For additional information, please contact Detective Martin, South Traffic Division at (323) 421-2500.