Robbery Suspect Captured on Cell Phone Video NR18068ti

Venice: The Los Angeles Police
Department’s Pacific Area, Robbery Detectives are seeking the
public’s help with identifying a robbery suspect whose image was
caught on cell phone video.

On February 28, 2018, the victim was seated on a bus bench near
the area of Main Street just north of Venice Way.

The suspect approached the bus bench and asked the victim if he
had change for a $10 bill. The victim pulled out his wallet and
the suspect lunged at the victim, grabbing his wallet. As the
victim attempted to stop the suspect, both the victim and suspect
ended up on the ground. The suspect began to strike the victim
numerous times on his head and upper body. The suspect fled on
foot with the victim’s wallet.

The suspect is described as a 20 to 25-year-old male Black,
standing between 5 feet 10 inches to 6 feet tall, weighing
between 160 to 180 pounds.

Anyone with information or can identify the suspect is urged to
contact Area Robbery Detective Saucedo 310-482-6421. During
non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to
1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain
anonymous should call the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at
1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to
www.lacrimestoppers.org. Tipsters may also visit
ww.lapdonline.org, and click on “Anonymous Web Tips” under the
“Get Involved-Crime Stoppers” menu to submit an onlinetip.
Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile
application and select the LA Regional Crime Stoppers as their
local program.