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Crime Report: April 17, 2018

FRIDAY, APRIL 6
At 5:15 p.m., officers responded to a robbery at a residence on the 10700 block of New Street. A male and female suspect entered the residence by kicking in the front door. Once inside, the male suspect punched the resident and threatened to stab him with a knife. The suspects fled the location with the victim’s backpack containing a camera. Detectives are investigating.

SUNDAY, APRIL 8
At 7:00 a.m., Police Corporal Jose Barajas, in full uniform, participated in the City Of Los Angeles Run To Remember Race. The Run to Remember pays tribute to fallen first responders who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Corporal Barajas ran the race in honor of fallen Downey Police Officer Ricardo “Ricky” Galvez. The course spanned 13.1 miles.

At 11:50 p.m., officer located a wanted vehicle at Woodruff Avenue and Firestone Boulevard. The suspect was taken into custody without incident.

Contributed by the Downey Police Department.