Five Suspects Arrested for Smash-and-Grab Robberies in Los Angeles
According to KABC-TV, five men believed to be connected with a string of smash-and-grab robberies in the jewelry district of Los Angeles were recently arrested. The arrest occurred after a merchant alerted authorities to a silver Cadillac that was circling the area. When the vehicle was stopped by police, they discovered gloves, a hammer, a pillow case, and a canister of pepper spray. Police also reported that all of the suspects were wearing hooded sweatshirts, even though it was hot.
The article reports that the five men, three minors and two adults, were arrested without confrontation. The two adults were charged with conspiracy to commit robbery. Their bail was set at $50,000. The names of and charges made against the minors who were arrested were not made public.
Recently, there have been several smash-and-grab robberies at jewelry stores in downtown Los Angeles, and investigators believe that the crimes were being committed by different crews of robbers from several gangs in South Los Angeles. Two of the suspects that were arrested are verified gang members, according to police. Additionally, one of the arrested suspects had a hand that was bandaged, which police allege might have been injured during a previous smash-and-grab robbery.
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