Los Angeles:The Los Angeles Police Department Wilshire Area detectives are askingfor the publics help in finding a suspect who robbed Pinks Hot Dogsearly this morning.
On April 5, 2010, at around 3 a.m., Wilshire officers received a radiocall to investigate a robbery in the 700 block of North La BreaBoulevard. Two employees were closing the business and walking out therear door when they saw a male suspect crouched behind a chair in therear patio area. The suspect immediately stood up from behind thechair and approached them with a silver handgun, ordered them to openthe door to the business and allow him entry.
The suspect then forced the employees to lead him to the safe. Once atthe safe, the employees told the suspect that they did not know thecombination. The suspect demanded money from the employees, and one ofthe employees handed the suspect a twenty dollar bill. The suspect thentold the employees not to move or he would shoot them and left thebusiness. The employees were not able to see if the suspect left onfoot or in a car.
The suspect is described as an African American, approximately 5 feet 8inches tall, weighing 170 pounds, and about 30 years-old. He waswearing a black jacket, black jeans, and a gray ski cap withhandkerchief over his face.
Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Wilshire AreaRobbery Detectives at 213-473-0154. During non-business hours or onweekends, calls should be directed to 877-LAPD-24-7. Anyone wishingto remain anonymous should call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crimestoppers by texting tophone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters LAPD. Tipsters mayalso go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.