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Los Angele:  LAPD West Los Angeles detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying a robbery victim who left the crime scene without identifying himself in West Los Angeles area.

On August 21, 2011, LAPD West Los Angeles area plain clothes officers were in the area of Pico Boulevard and Sherbourne Street when they observed what appeared to be a robbery in progress.  The male victim was on the ground in a fetal position as two suspects were actively beating him and rummaging through his pockets.  The plain clothes officers exited their vehicle to detain two suspects and two suspects fled to an awaiting vehicle.  The officers requested assistance and pursued the suspects.  Two suspects were eventually arrested.  However, the victim left the scene without identifying himself.  Detectives are asking the victim to come forward.
 
Anyone with information about this incident or someone you know been a victim of this crime is asked to call LAPD West Los Angeles Detective Evans at 310-444-1580.  During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to (213) 978-6500 or 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 "webtips" and follow the prompts.