Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies are asking the public to help identify a robbery suspect accused of assaulting two employees at a business in Lancaster. The suspect was photographed near the store's front doors, wearing shorts, a dark shirt and white shoes while carrying a red or pink purse.
According to KTLA, the incident took place at an unnamed business in Lancaster, and authorities say the suspect assaulted at least two store employees during the robbery. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department released an image showing the suspect standing near the business's front doors, which investigators hope will help jog the memory of someone in the community who recognizes them.
Per the same report, the suspect also appeared to be holding a cellphone and made off with merchandise, though sheriff's officials did not specify what was taken. The station notes that it is unclear whether the employees suffered any injuries in the confrontation.
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The Lancaster Sheriff's Station reported the incident in a Facebook post the previous week, according to the dossier's attribution of that post. Investigators are now relying on the public to help close the gap between the image they've released and an actual identification.
Anyone who recognizes the suspect or knows their whereabouts is urged to contact Detective Zimmer at 213-940-3879. Those who wish to remain anonymous can instead reach out to L.A. Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.
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A separate report in April described an armed robbery at a busy store in Lancaster County, South Carolina, with authorities at the time also asking for the public's help identifying a suspect, according to QC News. That case occurred in a different state from this one.
For now, the suspect in this week's case remains unidentified, and investigators are counting on tips from the public to move the case forward.
