Beverly Hills, Calif. – On August 10, 2024, the Beverly Hills Police Department's Detective Bureau and Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team executed a search warrant in Southwest Los Angeles in connection with two recent armed robberies in Beverly Hills.
- On August 5, 2024, a victim was robbed at gunpoint on the 400 block of Doheny Rd. The suspects fled with the victim’s Rolex watch.
- On August 7, 2024, two suspects armed with a firearm robbed a victim dining outdoors on the 9500 block of Wilshire Blvd. The suspects escaped with a valuable watch.
During the search, evidence was seized, further solidifying the connection between the arrested individuals and the armed robberies. They are now facing federal charges, including robbery and possession of a firearm, and are awaiting further legal proceedings.
Additional information from the US Attorney’s Office can be found here:
Central District of California | Two Foreign Nationals Charged in Alleged Armed Robbery of $1 Million Watch on Beverly Hills’ Rodeo Drive | United States Department of Justice
The Beverly Hills Police Department and Homeland Security continue to investigate this matter.
Arrested:
Jamer Mauricio Sepulveda Salazar, a 21-year-old from Colombia, was booked on PC 211 - Robbery and PC 182(a)(1) – Conspiracy
Jesus Eduardo Padron Rojas, a 19-year-old from Venezuela, was booked on PC 211 – Robbery and PC 182(a)(1) – Conspiracy
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Lieutenant Andrew Myers
Public Information Officer
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beverlyhills.org/BHPDconnect
24-Hour Watch Commander
(310) 285-2125
