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LAPD - Topanga Area
Wednesday July 2nd, 2014 :: 03:10 p.m. PDT

Advisory

Community Alert - Robbery

On 06/26/14 at approximately 8:40 pm, the unknown suspect entered a business in the area of Topanga Canyon and Sherman Way, brandished a semi-automatic handgun, and demanded money. The suspect left with an undisclosed amount of US Currency.

On 07/01/14 at approximately 1:30 pm, the same suspect entered a second business in the area of Topanga Canyon and Sherman Way, and used a semi-automatic handgun in an attempt to rob the establishment.

After each incident, the suspect fled on a bicycle, possibly a mountain bike.

SUSPECT: Male, Hispanic, black hair, brown eyes, 5’11” – 6’04”, 150-185 lbs, 20-30 years old. WEARING: black baseball cap, black sunglasses, long sleeved black sweatshirt, blue shorts, and white shoes.

WEAPON USED: Semi-automatic handgun.

Anyone with information regarding the suspect is asked to contact Detective Phillips at Topanga Police Station (818) 756-3521. During off-hours, contact the Detective Information Desk at 877 LAPD 247. To send web tips, log onto www.lapdonline.org and click on “Anonymous Web Tips.” Detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect in this crime.

CALLERS MAY REMAIN ANONYMOUS

Address/Location
LAPD - Topanga Area
21501 Schoenborn St
Los Angeles, CA 91304

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 818-756-4800

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