$100K in jewelry stolen in violent kidnapping, robbery in Southern California
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – Two men are wanted in connection with a violent robbery in Los Angeles County, in which a victim was held at gunpoint and tens of thousands of dollars in jewelry was stolen, officials announced Thursday.
The terrifying incident unfolded on Jan. 11 at around 10:15 a.m. in the 7600 block of Firestone Boulevard in Downey, according to a news release from investigators with the Downey Police Department.
The two suspects, police said, entered Gold Dream Fine Jewelry and asked to see some merchandise, but as the sales associate was tending to them, one of the suspects tackled and gagged the associate, brandished a firearm and forced them into a backstock room while the other suspect ransacked the store.
In photos released by investigators, one of the suspects can be seen holding a handgun to the head of the victim as they are on the ground with their hands up.
Authorities said the duo was able to get away with gold, jewelry and watches worth more than $100,000.
Two kidnapping and robbery suspects seen in photos released from the Jan. 11 incident. (Downey PD)
Two kidnapping and robbery suspects seen in photos released from the Jan. 11 incident. (Downey PD)
Two kidnapping and robbery suspects seen in photos released from the Jan. 11 incident. (Downey PD)
Two kidnapping and robbery suspects seen in photos released from the Jan. 11 incident. (Downey PD)
Detectives believe the two suspects may be of Central or South American descent and should be considered armed and dangerous.
Suspect number one is described as a Hispanic male approximately 25-35 years old, standing between 5 feet 6 inches and 6 feet tall, weighing approximately 160-180 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.
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He was dressed in a red Champion crewneck sweatshirt, dark jeans, a black cap and black Nike sneakers.
Suspect number two is described as a Hispanic male approximately 25-35 years old, standing between 5 feet 6 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing approximately 160-180 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.
He was dressed in a black Nike hoodie, black athletic pants, a black Nike cap and white and orange sneakers.
Anyone with information about this investigation or who may recognize the suspects is asked to contact Downey Police Department Det. Chaidez at 562-904-2391 or by email at [email protected].
Those wishing to remain anonymous can call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-222-8477 or leave tips online at www.lacrimestoppers.org.
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