Garden Grove police searched Thursday for armed robbers who broke into a home and pistol-whipped one of the residents, authorities said.
At least two masked robbers broke into the home in the 12800 block of Magnolia Street about 8:50 p.m. Wednesday and tied up and blindfolded three people, said Lt. Scott Watson. The robbers demanded money and hit one of their captives with a gun.
One of the victims managed to break free and escape through neighbors’ backyards. The home invaders, who may have been interrupted by the escape, made off with at least one wallet, a laptop and other items, Watson said.
The victim who was pistol-whipped sustained minor injuries and declined to be taken to a hospital, Watson said.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Garden Grove Police Department at (714) 741-5704.
— Amina Khan
Map: The location of the robbery. Credit: Google Maps
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