Crime Watch

Friday, Dec. 4At 1:15 p.m. a robbery occurred at Rives Avenue and Yankey Street when two males confronted a 19 year-old Downey resident taking his cell phone and backpack. At 3:40 p.m. a 14 year-old girl was entering a building in the 7900 block of Imperial Highway when she felt someone removing her cell phone from her rear pocket. The suspect ran with the phone. Tuesday, Dec. 8 At 5:10 p.m., a robbery occurred in the 12100 block of Paramount Boulevard. Five males in a four door vehicle simulated a firearm and took the victim's cell phone. At 5:00 a.m., officers responded to the 11500 block of Paramount Boulevard regarding a vehicle burglary in progress. An individual was seen breaking into the victim's car and leaving on foot. Officers arrested the suspect, who was located near by. The suspect was charged with vehicle burglary. Source: Downey Police Department

********** Published: December 11, 2009 - Volume 8 - Issue 33