October 26, 2021
Culver City Police Department
PRESS RELEASE
Manuel Cid, Chief of Police
Armed Robbery
On October 21, 2021, at approximately 0745 AM, CCPD officers received a radio call of a robbery that just occurred in the area of Braddock Dr. and Sawtelle Blvd. Upon officer’s arrival, they met with the victim who stated that he was riding his bicycle on Sawtelle Blvd under the 405 freeway when he saw the suspect on a bicycle in front of him. As the victim continued to ride his bike southbound on Sawtelle Blvd, the suspect blocked his path and told the victim the bike belonged to his friend. The suspect then pulled out a handgun, pointed it at the victim and told him to walk the other way or he would shoot him. The victim, in fear for his life, gave the suspect the bicycle and walked northbound Sawtelle Blvd and out of the area.
The suspect rode his bicycle in tandem with the victim’s bicycle southbound Sawtelle Blvd and out of site.
Anyone with any information related to this crime is asked to contact Culver City Police Department Public Information Officer Assistant Chief Jason Sims at 310-253-6391 or the Watch Commander at 310-253-6202.
Suspect #1: Male, Hispanic, approximately 47 years old, 5’8” medium build wearing a black hat, white t-shirt, and a grey sweater.
Weapon: Handgun
Location: Braddock Dr. and Sawtelle Blvd.
Property taken: White and Black road bicycle with black curved hand bars
