Los Angeles:Los Angeles Police Department detectives have arrested a man who used astun gun to rob a woman of her purse on January 27, 2010, in theHollywood area. The woman left the scene and police are asking for thepublics help in finding the victim so they can speak with her.
The crime was captured on video. The video observed a woman walking inthe 4800 block of Melrose Avenue about 9:10 p.m. when a suspect lateridentified as 22-year-old David Victor Thomas, approached her frombehind and shot her with a stun gun to the back of her neck. Thesuspect then pulled the victim to the ground and attempted to take herpurse. A group of witnesses chased after Thomas and held him until thepolice arrived.
The victim left the location before the police arrived to interviewher. Detectives believe she suffered burn injuries to her neck. Thevictim is described as Hispanic with long hair. She stands between 5feet 1 inch and 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs between 130 and 150pounds. Shes between 17 and 25 years of age and was last seen wearinga white zippered jacket or sweater and blue jeans. The victim may livein the area and speak only Spanish.
Anyone with information about this attempted robbery is urged to callHollywood Division detectives at 213-972-2945 or 213-972-2944. Duringnon-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to1-877-LAPD-24-7. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should callCrimestoppers at 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may alsocontact Crimestoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S onmost keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin withthe letters "LAPD." Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on"webtips" and follow the prompts.