Police Seek Four Robbers Who Beat Victim, Forced Him to Open Safe

Police today sought public help to find four men who broke into a Manhattan Beach home while the residents were away and confronted them upon their return, beating one of the victims and forcing him to open a safe.

Officers went to the 100 block of Morningside Drive about 12:05 a.m., said Manhattan Beach police Sgt. Paul Ford, who said the suspects gained entry into the home by breaking a lower-level window.

“When the residents returned home, they were confronted by the suspects,” Ford said. “Both victims’ hands were tied, and the male victim was beaten.”

The suspects forced the man to open a safe, and they removed cash and guns, then ransacked the home and ran off, Ford said.

One man was described as Hispanic or black, 20-25 years old, 5 feet 8 to 5 feet 9 inches tall and 140-150 pounds. The second man was Hispanic, 20 to 35, 6 feet to 6 feet 2 inches tall and 220-240 pounds.

The third man was Hispanic, 20-25 years old, 5 feet 10 inches to 6 feet tall and 180-190 pounds, with a goatee.

The fourth suspect was black, 19-25 years old, 5 feet 8 to 5 feet 11 inches tall and 160-170 pounds.

They wore dark clothing.

Anyone knowing about the suspects’ identities, or who may have seen a suspicious vehicle in the area, was urged to call Detective Mike Rosenberger, (310) 802-5127.

—City News Service

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