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LAPD - Mission Area
Tuesday July 29th, 2014 :: 11:34 a.m. PDT

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BOLO Armed robbery Bandana Bandit hitting in the San Fernando Valley.

Over the past month the San Fernando Valley has experienced a series of similar (secured) underground parking garage armed robberies, possibly by the same suspect.  The suspect is described as a male black 19-22 years old, black hair, brown eyes, 5’9-5’10 in height, 160-170 pounds.  The suspect has been described as wearing dark clothing and a bandana over his face. He also has been seen wearing a beanie or a dark baseball cap and light colored tennis shoes.

He approaches the victims after they have exited their vehicle in the parking garage, points a handgun at them and demands property. These crimes usually occur in hours of darkness, late night-early morning.

If you see the suspect, please call 911.  Do not attempt to contact the suspect.  

 

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the suspect seen in the picture should call Mission Robbery Detectives: 818-838-9896.  During non-business hours, calls can be made to Mission Police Station Desk at 818-838-9800.  Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crimestoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone.  All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.”  Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.

 

Instructions:

Contact the LAPD if anyone has any information on the suspect.

Address/Location
LAPD - Mission Area
11121 Sepulveda Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 91345

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 818-838-9800

Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Law enforcement, military, homeland and local/private security
Event:
Suspect Wanted

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