Armed Robbery Suspects Caught on Video NR17319dm

Los Angeles: Detectives
from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Newton Area are seeking
the public’s assistance in identifying three violent robbery
suspects.

On Friday, October 20, 2017, around 7:05 a.m., a takeover robbery
occurred at a commercial business located in the 3300 block of
Central Avenue. Three armed suspects entered the business and tied
up the employee. The suspects ransacked the office and removed
money. During the robbery, the suspects physically assaulted the
employee. The suspects fled in a 2017 black Ford Explorer with
paper plates.

The first suspect is described as a 40-year-old male Black with
brown eyes. He stands 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs approximately
160 pounds. He was wearing a black leather jacket, black jeans, and
black shoes.

The second suspect is described as a 40-year-old male Black with
brown eyes. He stands 6 feet tall and weighs approximately 170
pounds. He was wearing a black T-shirt, black pants, and grey
shoes.

The third suspect is described as a male. He was wearing a blue
baseball cap, blue shirt, and black shoes

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact
Detective French or Detective Diego, Newton Area Detectives at
(323) 846-6572. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls
should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). 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 (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 www.lapdonline.org, and
click on “Anonymous Web Tips.”