Press Release - Attempted Armed Robbery
Culver City Police Department
PRESS RELEASE
Jason Sims, Chief of Police
Attempted Armed Robbery
Report Number: 24-4547
Culver City Police responded to the report of an attempted armed robbery at the 5800 block of Green Valley Circle at 12:28 pm on Saturday, August 31, 2024. When officers arrived on the scene, they were notified that the crime had occurred at approximately 11:18 am.
Preliminary investigation indicates that the victim was approached at an ATM by the suspect, who told her, “Put all the money inside the bag or I’ll shoot.” When the victim turned, she saw the suspect directing a firearm at her. In fear for her life, the victim ran inside the bank location. The suspect followed the victim into the bank and then left the area. The suspect is described as a female Black adult approximately sixty years old with a medium build, reddish-orange curly hair, wearing a light blue tank top, shorts, sunglasses, carrying a purse or bag and armed with a black firearm.
Investigators are asking anyone who may have information regarding this case to please immediately contact the Culver City Police Department Public Information Officer, Jennifer Atenza, at (310) 253- 6120, email [email protected], or the Watch Commander at (310) 253-6202.
Suspects: (1) Unknown, female, Black, approximately 60 years old, medium build, red/orange curly light blue tank top, shorts, sunglasses, carrying bag/purse
Weapon: Black firearm
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Address/Location
Culver City Police Department
4040 Duquesne Ave
Culver City, CA 90232
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 310-837-1221
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