Los Angeles: Detectives from
the Los Angeles Police Department’s Newton Area are seeking the
public’s assistance in identifying violent Robbery suspects.
On Friday, October 13, 2017, at about 5:00 p.m., a takeover Robbery
occurred in a pharmacy business located on the 200 block of West
Vernon Avenue.
Armed suspects entered the pharmacy and ordered the employees to
the floor. During the robbery, the suspects took money and specific
medications.
The suspects fled the scene in a vehicle described as a charcoal
gray, BMW, 4DR, sunroof, tinted windows, with black spoke style
rims with a chrome lip.
Suspect #1 is
described as a 20-25-year-old male Black with dark complexion. He
stands 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs approximately 165 pounds.
He was wearing blue long sleeved hoodie, pink undershirt, black
pants, black “Vans” shoes with a white stripe, and a black “DC” New
Era baseball hat. Suspect #1 also has a possible disability or
injury to his right hand.
Suspect #2 is described as
a 20-25-year-old male Black with light complexion. He stands 5 foot
6-9 inches tall and weighs approximately 165 pounds. He was wearing
a dark blue “Los Angeles” beanie, white long sleeve Adidas shirt
with black sleeves and white stripes, grey sweatpants with black
knee pads, and black shoes.
Suspect #3 is described as
a male Black with a slim build. He stands 5 feet 6-9 inches tall
and weighs approximately 135-145 pounds. He was wearing a black
hat, black long sleeve shirt, tan pants, and black shoes. Suspect
#3 also has a possible pony tail.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact
Detective Fitzsimmons or Detective Trimino, 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.”