September 21, 2016
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$15,000 Reward for Cell Phone Business Robberies
Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department Robbery Homicide Division, Robbery Special Section detectives are asking for public’s help in identifying robbery suspects that committed a series of robberies targeting cellular phone businesses.
Since July 16, 2016, the suspects are believed to be responsible for 13 incidents. 12 of the robberies occurred in the City of Los Angeles, while the other robbery occurred in the County of Los Angeles.
The suspects walked into cellular phone businesses, approached the employees pointing a handgun, and demanded money. At times, the suspects demanded cellular phones and used a taser during the robberies.
The Los Angeles Police Department and Councilman Curren D. Price from Council District 9 are dedicated to the task of apprehending those responsible for these robberies. A $15,000.00 reward will be given to the community members who provide information leading to the offenders’ identification, apprehension, and conviction.
The suspects are described as male Blacks, 40-50 years old, standing at 6 feet to 6 feet 2 inches tall, and weighing around 170 to 180 pounds.
Business Locations:
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* Surveillance Video available at lapdonline.org *
Anyone with information about the crimes is asked to contact Detective Freddy Arroyo or Detective Daniel Jaramillo, Robbery Homicide Division, Robbery Special Section detectives at 213-486-6840. 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 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.
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