Police seeking suspects in WeHo robbery with assault rifle

A group of robbers described as a male suspect armed with what appeared to be an assault rifle, and two female suspects armed with a handgun by the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department accosted a male and a passerby Tuesday night in the alley behind La Boheme Restaurant in the 8400 block of Santa Monica Blvd.

A statement from the LASD noted that “A man walking on the sidewalk interrupted the robbery and the suspects demanded his property and he complied,” adding that one of the two males was struck in the face with a handgun.

The suspects made off with a wallet, jewelry and an unspecified amount of cash. No gunfire or injuries were reported.

West Hollywood Mayor Sepi Shyne acknowledged to KABC 7 Eyewitness News that the LASD “is actively investigating to make sure that this person is caught,” adding, “typ- ically, we also ask for increased patrols in the areas where crime happens, to make sure that the person doesn’t come back and commit that crime.”

Complete statement from LASD: On Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 9:38 p.m., an armed robbery occurred in the City of West Hollywood near the intersection of Santa Monica Blvd and Orlando Avenue.

A male suspect armed with what appeared to be an assault rifle and two female suspects armed with a handgun approached two men as they were walking in an alley and demanded their property. One of the victims was struck in the face with a handgun by the suspects. A man walking on the sidewalk interrupted the robbery and the suspects demanded his property and he complied.

If you have any information, please contact West Hollywood Station Detective Zeff at 310-358-4033 and refer to case number 923-02295-0977-031.

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