Overview
- Detectives are examining three related incidents over two weeks at shopping centers in Calabasas and nearby Westlake Village.
- Two robberies occurred at the Commons at Calabasas on Jan. 13 and Wednesday night, and an attempted robbery was reported in Westlake Village.
- In each case, a suspect approached women in parking areas and demanded luxury purses while displaying a firearm.
- The latest robbery involved a suspect dressed in all black who allegedly used a semi-automatic handgun to demand a Louis Vuitton purse before fleeing.
- Authorities report no arrests and an ongoing search, say motive remains unclear, and advise residents to walk in pairs and stay alert after dark as security patrols increase.