Crime Report: 12/7/17

Friday, December 1:
At 5 p.m., a female suspect took a drink and food from the Downey Liquor at 7617 Firestone Blvd. The suspect left the location without paying and when confronted by the cashier, she brandished a knife and punched the cashier. The suspect then fled the location. Detectives are investigating.

Saturday, December 2:
At 11:00 a.m., the victim returned to her parked car in the parking lot of the Home Depot at 7121 Firestone Blvd. She then discovered a male suspect had broken into it and was still inside. The suspect then punched the victim and fled in a vehicle driven by a female suspect. The victim was able to take a picture of the suspect vehicle’s license plate with her cell phone. The suspects were later stopped in Compton and arrested for robbery.

Sunday, December 3:
At 3:00 p.m., officers detained a male for mental evaluation after he intentionally lit himself and his car on fire inside the garage of his relatives’ home in the 10500 block of Pomering Rd. The male was taken to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries and may face arson charges.