Los Angeles, CA – LA News Center reports on two separate retail robberies that have occurred in South Central Los Angeles, involving three suspects, one of whom was armed.
Incidents and Suspect Information
On April 5th, at 2:30 PM, a man and two women entered a retail shop on South Main Street. They began selecting merchandise, but when they attempted to leave without paying, an employee confronted them. The male suspect, identified as 35-year-old Antwaun Pollard, threatened store employees with a stun gun and fled with the stolen goods. Pollard has since been arrested, but the two female suspects are still at large.
Five days later, on April 10th, at around 2:10 PM, two female suspects entered another retail shop on South Central Avenue. Similar to the previous incident, they attempted to leave without paying for merchandise and one of them brandished a stun gun before fleeing. Again, the suspects escaped the scene.
Suspect Descriptions and Call for Information
The outstanding suspects are described as Black women, both short in stature and between 25 and 30 years old. Authorities believe that there may be additional victims and have released Pollard’s picture to locate potential witnesses.
Appeals to the Public
Anyone with information regarding these robberies or the trio’s involvement in other crimes is urged to contact the LAPD’s Newton Robbery Division at 323-318-3559. To remain anonymous, tips can be submitted through L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-222-8477 or online at L.A. Crime Stoppers.
Urgent Call to Help
The LA News Center implores the public to come forward with any information that can aid in the apprehension of the remaining suspects and provide justice to the victims of these brazen robberies. The community’s cooperation is crucial in ensuring the safety and security of our neighborhoods.
Data sourced from: ktla.com
