Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Newton Area detectives are asking for the
publics help in identifying a suspect who robbed Lupitas Cell store.
On March 18, 2010, at around 3:25 p.m., an armed male entered LupitasCell store near the area of Central Avenue and 41st Street in theNewton Area of Los Angeles. The male suspect ran into the businesspointing a handgun at the employee, jumped over the front counter,grabbed the employee and forced the employee to open the cashregister. Once the register was opened, the suspect grabbed the cashand ran from the location.
Thesuspect is described as an African American with black hair, browneyes, approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 160-180 pounds andabout 30-35 years old.
*Images of the suspect were captured by surveillance cameras within the store and are available at http://www.lapdtv.org
Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Newton Area Robbery Detectives Humphreys or 
Matsudaat 323-846-6572. During non-business hours or on weekends, callsshould be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7. Anyone wishing to remainanonymous should call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crimestoppers by texting to phone number274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All textmessages should begin with the letters LAPD. Tipsters may also go toLAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.