Burglary Suspects wanted in Hollywood NR16077mjl

Hollywood: On February 22, 2016
at 4:20 a.m., a burglary was committed at a mini-market in the 1200
block of North Las Palmas Avenue in Hollywood. The suspects smashed
the market’s front window, reached inside and removed several
hundred California State Lottery “scratchers”.

The suspects then proceeded to several different liquor stores,
convenience stores and gas stations in the Olympic, Rampart and
Central Areas in Los Angeles. The suspects then scanned the tickets
and redeemed the winners.

The Los Angeles Police Department and Hollywood Area Burglary
detectives are asking the public for help in providing any
information that would lead to the arrest and identification of
these burglary suspects in the Hollywood Area.

The first suspect is described as a light-skinned male Black, 45 to
55 years old, 5’10 to 6’02 and weighing approximately 150 to 170
pounds.

The second suspect is described as a male Black, 35 to 45 years
old, 5’08 to 5’10, and weighing approximately 210 to 240
pounds.

Anyone with information about the crime is asked to contact
Detective Aluotto or Detective Ramirez Hollywood Area Burglary
Detectives at 213-972-2929 or 213-972-2931. 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 “webtips” and
follow the prompts.