The Los Angeles Police Department's Robbery-Homicide Division has made arrests in connection to a string of violent "Follow Away Robberies" that have recently plagued Woodland Hills. According to LAPD's announcement, three men were apprehended after being connected to at least two robberies in the area.
On September 19, suspects targeted an individual in the 23000 block of Mulholland Drive. The victim was assaulted and robbed of his jewelry in a parking lot by two of the suspects who had followed him, as per the LAPD. This frightening scene was just part of a serial operation culminating on October 23, when another victim was robbed at gunpoint after being followed to a local business. These crimes involved a black BMW sedan either as a means of transportation or as a makeshift base from which the suspects executed their planned attacks.
Efforts by detectives led to the identification of the suspects: 28-year-old Chazon Brown, 32-year-old Isaiah Moore, and 19-year-old Nhazel Warren, all from California. Investigations into the robberies and subsequent arrest warrants led to the recovery of various items of evidence, including two semi-automatic pistols. Warren's involvement was particularly notable as he had been wearing a GPS ankle monitor at the time of the incidents, despite being previously arrested and monitored due to unrelated felony cases, as detailed by a report by LAPD.
The case took an unexpected turn on October 29 when Nhazel Warren, despite the serious allegations and his monitored status, posted bond and was released for a third time. The LAPD believes these three men to be behind numerous other robberies, suggesting a broader impact that extends beyond the confirmed incidents.
The LAPD urges anyone with information to contact Detectives Mrakich and Delph at (213) 486-6840 or by emailing [email protected]. To retain anonymity, individuals can contact the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or use the "P-3 Tips" mobile application, selecting the LA Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program for submitting tips.
