Authorities Seek Additional Victims in Elderly Kidnapping and Robbery Spree
Suspects Arrested and Vehicle Identified
Authorities are seeking additional victims after two people were arrested for kidnapping and robbing elderly people in South Los Angeles, Boyle Heights, and the MacArthur Park areas between June and November, the Los Angeles Police Department said Tuesday.
Modus Operandi
The two suspects would drive up to their victims and have a conversation with them to gain their trust, the LAPD said. Eventually, the suspects would threaten the victims with physical force or with a weapon to force them to get in their vehicle, a grey Ford Focus.
Robbery and Demands
"The suspects would then drive the victims to another location, where they would demand money or jewelry, threatening harm if the victims did not comply," said the LAPD.
Timeline and Investigation
Police said the robberies occurred between June and November of this year. Investigators, who have arrested the suspects, believe there are more victims.
How to Report Information
Anyone with information is urged to call the Newton Robbery Section at 323-846-6572. Call 1-877-527-3247 during non-business hours or weekends, or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org.
Conclusion
The Los Angeles Police Department is working to identify and apprehend additional victims of this brazen crime spree. Anyone with information is encouraged to come forward and assist in the investigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When did the robberies occur?
A: The robberies occurred between June and November of this year.
Q: Where did the robberies occur?
A: The robberies occurred in South Los Angeles, Boyle Heights, and the MacArthur Park areas.
Q: What is the vehicle used by the suspects?
A: The suspects used a grey Ford Focus.
Q: How can I report information about the robberies?
A: You can call the Newton Robbery Section at 323-846-6572, call 1-877-527-3247 during non-business hours or weekends, or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org.
