Robbery Suspect Caught on Video NR17356dm

Los Angeles: Detectives from the
Los Angeles Police Department’s Wilshire Area are seeking the
public’s assistance in identifying a robbery suspect, as well as
additional victims.

On Wednesday, November 15, 2017, around 7:10 p.m., an armed robbery
occurred at a business in the 5000 block of Wilshire Blvd.

The suspects entered the business, pointed a handgun at the victim
and demanded money. The victim, in fear for his safety, opened the
cash register and the suspect removed the currency and fled on
foot.

The suspect is described as a 30 to 40-year-old male Black with
black hair and brown eyes. He stands around 6 feet tall and weighs
approximately 200 pounds. He was seen wearing a gray sweat shirt
and black sweat pants.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact
Detective R. Hernandez or Detective J. Cardenas, Wilshire Area
Detectives at 213 922-8216. Anyone with information about this case
is asked to contact 77th Area Detectives at (323)786-5423. During
non-business hours or on weekends, please contact 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 online tip. Lastly,
tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and
select the LA Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.