Armed Robbers Hit String Of Businesses In Highland Park

LOS ANGELES, CA — Authorities Wednesday released surveillance footage in hopes of tracking down two armed robbery suspects who robbed six businesses in Silver Lake and Highland Park.

The first robbery occurred on Nov. 21 about 2:55 p.m., when the two suspects entered a nail salon in the 3000 block of Rowena Avenue, the Los Angeles Police Department reported. The suspects, who were armed with handguns, stole money and personal belongings from the business and customers before fleeing in an older model white Chevrolet Suburban or Chevrolet Tahoe with after-market HD headlights and a trailer hitch, according to police.

Between Nov. 26 and Dec. 6, the same suspects robbed five other locations in Highland Park and Silver Lake, police said.

One suspect is described as a male Hispanic, 30-40 years old, 6 feet tall, and 200 pounds. He was last seen wearing a Dodger baseball cap, grey hoodie and blue jeans, and he wore a utility reflective vest during one of the robberies, according to the police.

An accomplice is described as a male Hispanic, 30-40 years old, 5 feet, 9 inches tall and 240 pounds. He was last seen wearing a baseball cap, blue sweatshirt, blue jeans and white sneakers, according to the police.

Anyone with information was asked to contact the Northeast Area Robbery Detective Jorge Morales at 323-561-3470. To call during non-business hours, dial 1-877-LAPD-24-7, or to report anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1- 800-222-TIPS.
City News Service