The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) released security camera footage on Aug. 9 of a late-night taco truck robbery and are seeking the public’s help to identify the three suspects involved.
On July 14, two employees were working in the taco truck, which was parked in the 1300 block of West Manchester Avenue, when three suspects entered the truck, according to the police.
In the video, the employees are forced at gunpoint to surrender their cell phones, money, and other personal property.
WANTED: Three males for an armed robbery of a taco truck on July 14 at 3am in the area of Manchester and Normandie in South LA. Any info contact LAPD 77th Division Detectives at (323) 786-5422 https://t.co/ZtVEc3dhTm pic.twitter.com/NTAyD9zuNr
— LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) August 9, 2018
The LAPD said the suspects initially attempted to gain access to a safe on the truck. However, when they failed to do so, they turned to the employees. One employee appears to have been pistol-whipped, but it was not mentioned if he was injured.
The suspects fled the scene after the robbery. They were described as two black males and one Hispanic male in their 20s. Police are seeking any information from the public that can help to identify and locate the suspects.
LAPD 77th Street Robber Squad Detective Kenneth William can be reached at 323-786-5422. For non-business hours and weekends, call 1-877-527-3247
The anonymous tip line is 1-800-222-8477 or visit www.lacrimestoppers.org.
