The Los Angeles Police Department this week issued a safety bulletin warning locals of an ongoing trend in robberies targeting people in affluent areas, and urged victims to “operate and comply” with the criminals. LAPD said there has been a rise in the number of victims who have been followed back to their home or business by the attackers who are predominantly targeting victims who have expensive jewellery, including watches and necklaces, as well as expensive purses. Officials said victims have been followed home from places that include Melrose Avenue, the city’s Jewelry District, nightclubs, and high-end restaurants but noted that the ongoing robbery trend has occurred throughout the City Of Los Angeles and neighbouring cities. LAPD stated that many different suspects have been identified and arrested so far. “Due to an increase in violent street robberies, Robbery-Homicide Division has become aware of an ongoing crime trend of follow-home robberies. Suspects have been …
LAPD Warns of Ongoing Robbery Trend Targeting People in Affluent Areas
November 12, 2021
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