LA MESA POLICE ARREST 2 ROBBERS; 3RD REMAINS AT LARGE

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July 10, 2010 (La Mesa)—La Mesa Police have arrested two juveniles for stealing a woman’s wallet in front of the Von’s store at 9011 University Avenue. A third suspect remains at large.

 

Police received a call reporting the robbery at 8:21 p.m. The 21 year-old victim was in the Vons parking lot when the three suspects approached her from behind. One grabbed the victim’s wallet and forcibly took it. All three suspects ran away while witnesses chased them.

 

Officers arrested one suspect about a block away. After following tips from witnesses, a second suspect was found riding the trolley and was arrested at the Grossmont Trolley station. The third suspect remains outstanding. The victim was not injured and the wallet was not recovered.

 

The suspect who remains at large is described as a black male, 15 to 18 years of age, thin and tall with a dark complexion. He was wearing a white T-shirt and blue jeans. The two suspects arrested are both from San Diego; one is a juvenile, the other is an 18-year-old adult.

If you have any information on this case, please 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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