JUVENILES BEATEN AND ROBBED AT GUNPOINT NEAR LA MESA TROLLEY STOP

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July 29, 2011 (La Mesa) -- Three boys told La Mesa Police they were assaulted and robbed at gunpoint by a group of teens on July 26 around 9:38 p.m. near the Amaya Trolley Station on Amaya Drive.

 

The victims were walking eastbound on the sidewalk south of Amaya Drive when they were approached by a group of 5-6 black males, police report. One suspect grabbed a necklace worn by one of the victims. Other suspects demanded another victim’s wallet and cell phone. The victim refused and was knocked to the ground and hit in the face by several suspects. He received bruising to his face, but denied medical attention. One suspect then pulled out a black semi-automatic handgun, threatening the victim’s life.

 

After getting the wallet and cell phone, all suspects ran off towards the trolley station. A search of the area by La Mesa Police and Metropolitan Transit officers did not find the suspects, all black male adults described as follows:

 

Suspect #1: late teens, tall and skinny with a short black afro with a white streak

 

Suspect #2: late teens, tall and skinny, wearing a black “Miami Heat” hat

 

Suspect #3: late teens, tall and skinny wearing an unknown color zip up sweatshirt

 

Suspects 4-6 were only described as black male adults in their late teens, tall and skinny

The investigation in continuing. Anyone with information is urged to call the La Mesa Police Department at (619) 667-1400.

 

You may also call Crime Stoppers’ anonymous toll-free tip line (888) 580-TIPS (or www.sdcrimestoppers.com). You can remain anonymous, and be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest in this case.

 


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