Robber threatened to detonate bomb

May 15, 2017 - Los Angeles, CA

On the date listed above, this suspect pointed a handgun at employees. He ordered them not to activate the alarm, or else he would detonate a bomb.

At that point, the suspect placed an electronic charger on top of a display case. He demanded employees to place jewelry from the display case into a bag. The suspect then fled on foot. According to Investigators, the suspect entered the store the previous day and posed as a customer.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male. He has a dark complexion and is approximately 27-years-old. He is 5’7″ tall and weighs about 120 pounds.

If you have any information regarding the identity of this individual, please contact Los Angeles Police Department Detectives at (323) 342-8900.

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