Back to Back Robberies Suspect Captured on Video NR19017ml

West Los Angeles:
Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department’s West Los
Angeles Division are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying
a suspect who committed multiple business robberies.

On January 27, 2019, around 1:15 a.m., a male suspect entered a
store located near Santa Monica Boulevard and Wellesley Avenue. The
suspect entered the open business and walked up to the register,
lifted his shirt, revealed the handle of a black handgun inside his
front waistband.

The suspect then placed a plastic bag on the counter and demanded
money. The employee placed money inside the bag and the suspect
then demanded lottery scratchers. After the employee placed the
scratchers inside the bag, the suspect grabbed it and fled the
location.

On January 27, 2019, around 6:15 a.m., a male suspect entered a gas
station located near Santa Monica Boulevard and Beloit Avenue. The
suspect entered the open business and walked up to the register,
placed a plastic bag on the counter, and demanded money.

The employee did not understand and the suspect then lifted his
shirt, revealed the handle of a black handgun inside his front
waistband. The suspect was also wearing blue rubber gloves. The
suspect then demanded lottery scratchers in addition to the money.
After the employee placed the scratchers and money inside the bag,
the suspect grabbed it, and fled the location.

The suspect is described as a male white, 27-33-years-old, with
short brown or red hair.

He stands approximately 5 feet 5 inches to 5 feet 8 inches tall and
has a medium build.

He was last seen wearing black baseball cap embossed with “Hurley”,
a dark jacket with a light colored print on the front panel, black
jeans, and black shoes.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact West
Los Angeles Robbery Detective Witzer at 310-444-1529. During
non-business hours, or on weekends, calls should be Directed to
1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous
should call the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS
(800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Tipsters
may also visit www.lapdonline.org, and click on “Anonymous Web
Tips” under the “Get Involved-Crime Stoppers” menu to submit an
onlinetip. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile
application and select the LA Regional Crime Stoppers as their
local program.