Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Major Crimes Bureau - Burglary/Robbery Task Force is investigating a string of robberies in the areas of Lakewood, Bellflower and Paramount.
Investigators have learned, Lakewood Sheriff’s Station received a robbery, silent alarm call for service Monday, January 17, 2022 at approximately 9:11 p.m., on the 5800 block of Bellflower Boulevard in Lakewood at a local convenience store. When deputies arrived at the location, they learned a robbery had just occurred. Two suspects, described as male Blacks between 20-25 years of age entered the location. One suspect produced a black firearm and demanded money. The suspects took two cash registers and U.S. currency. The suspects fled the location westbound on foot and out of view.
Later that same night, at approximately 11:40 p.m., an attempted robbery occurred at 8500 block of Alondra Boulevard in Paramount, at another local convenience store. This attempted robbery consisted of three male Black adult suspects 20-25 years old. Two of the three suspects had a similar physical description as in the prior robbery on Bellflower Boulevard. In this attempted robbery the suspects stood by the front door of the business while one of the suspects produced a silver firearm and pointed it at the cashier while demanding money. The robbery was interrupted as customers walked into the business. The suspects ran eastbound on Alondra Boulevard and out of view. No money was taken.
Approximately fifteen minutes later, a robbery occurred at 17200 block of Downey Avenue in Bellflower, at a third local convenience store. Three suspects, described as male Black, 20-25 years old, entered the location. One suspect produced a firearm and took U.S. currency. The suspects exited the location and entered an older white Mercedes Benz. The suspect vehicle was seen taking the westbound 91 freeway on-ramp and out of view.
After the third robbery, Deputies were contacted by Long Beach Police Department personnel regarding additional robberies in their area with similar suspect descriptions. It is unknown at this time if the suspects are the same individuals.
There's no additional information available at this time.
Residents should call 911 if a life threatening emergency is detected and/or their local police business line if a suspicious person or vehicle is observed. The MCB BRTF can be contacted via e-mail at [email protected] for tips, questions, or concerns.
If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
The LASD MCB BRTF was formed over ten years ago to combat the ever increasing trend of organized crews who are committing residential burglaries along with violent robbery crime trends.The MCB BRTF works closely in support of all LASD station’s detective bureaus, as well as other Southern California law enforcement agencies.Residents and business owners are reminded to secure their properties, be aware of suspicious and unusual persons or vehicles, and to alert their local law enforcement immediately if suspicious activity is observed.
Forwarded by:
Deputy Trina Schrader
Sheriff's Information Bureau
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
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Los Angeles California 90012
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Alex Villanueva, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
