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Ambush Robbery in West Hollywood Caught on Video as Detectives Seek Armed Crew

Detectives are reviewing surveillance video to identify suspects in the early-evening attack.

Overview

  • The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department says the robbery occurred around 5:40–5:45 p.m. Friday in the 1100 block of Hacienda Place near Santa Monica Boulevard.
  • Three masked suspects exited a sedan to ambush the victim, and LASD reports a possible fourth person driving with two firearms and a crowbar involved.
  • The victim, a man visiting from San Francisco, was forced to the ground but was not physically injured.
  • Jewelry and personal items were taken, including a watch and a wedding ring, with a phone later tossed away, according to a reporter who witnessed the incident.
  • WeHo Times obtained surveillance video showing the ambush, LASD indicates the suspects appeared to act opportunistically rather than follow the victim, and no arrests have been announced.