The Downey Patriot

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Crime Report: 11/12/18

Friday, November 2:

At 1:30 am, the victims were at an apartment complex on the 7300 block of Dinwiddie when a suspect tried to steal their marijuana. During a struggle with the suspect, one of the victim’s was struck in the thigh by a small caliber bullet. She was medically treated for a non-life threatening wound. The suspect fled the location with the marijuana prior to police arrival. Detectives are investigating.


At 12:20 pm, officers responded to a robbery at the AT&T store at 8420 Firestone. Prior to our arrival, a male suspect grabbed a display phone from inside the store and ran towards the door. When an employee tried to stop him, the suspect made a verbal threat and simulated a handgun. The suspect then grabbed a second display phone and fled the location.


From 10:30 pm until 2:30 am, two officers working a foot beat in the downtown area issued 5 municipal code citations.


Saturday, November 3:

At 9:25 pm, officers responded to a report of gunshots heard in the area of the 13400 block of Laureldale. Officers located five shell casings in the roadway. One witness confirmed the shots were fired from a vehicle into the air. Suspect vehicle fled the location prior to police arrival.


From 10:30 pm until 2:30 am, two officers worked in the downtown area and issued 3 municipal code citations, 8 traffic citations, and 2 parking citations.


Sunday, November 4:

At 9 pm, officers responded to the 9800 block of Foster Road in regards to a robbery. A male victim was in front of his residence when he was approached by two male suspects. One of the suspects was armed with a knife and demanded the victim's phone and wallet. The victim handed over his iPhone and money. Both suspects fled the location on foot. During an area check, officers recovered the victim's phone to the front of an apartment complex. Detectives are investigating.