Police Blotter: Commercial Robbery, Assault and a Stolen Vehicle

Here's a recap of crimes that occurred between Jan. 3 and Jan. 9 as reported to the Culver City Police Department.

Commercial Robbery

On Jan.3 at 7:13 p.m. officers responded to the 8600 block of Washington Blvd. regarding a robbery investigation. The officers arrived and met with victim who said at 7:10 p.m. the suspect entered the location and walked up to the counter. The suspect then simulated a handgun and demanded all the money from the cash register. The victim, fearing for his safety gave the suspect all the currency. The suspect then fled the location. The suspect was described as a male Hispanic, 40-45 years of age, and 5’5 to 5’7, 150-160 lbs, and medium length hair.

Assault

On Jan. 4 at 11:10 a.m. officers responded to the 3900 block of Lenawee Ave. regarding a battery investigation. The officer met with the victim who told him at 9 a.m. she got into an argument with her friend and he struck her several times with a closed fist. The victim was able to leave the location.

Car Burglary

On Jan. 4 at 8 p.m. a victim came to the police department to report her 2002 Toyota had been burglarized. The victim said she parked and locked her vehicle in the 9300 block of Jefferson Blvd. at 6:05 p.m. and when she returned at 6:40 p.m. discovered her passenger side front window was shattered. She checked the interior and discovered her property was missing.

Stolen Vehicle

On Jan. 4 at 10:20 p.m. officers responded to the 4300 block of Berryman Ave. regarding a stolen car investigation. The officers met with the victim who told them he was attempting to sell his 2004 Toyota and met a potential buyer for a test drive. The suspect and victim drove the vehicle and the suspect stopped and wanted to look at the engine. The victim got out of his car and the suspect drove off. The suspect was described as a male Hispanic, 6’1-6”2, short hair, and wearing jeans.

Commercial Burglary

On Jan. 7 at 8:45 a.m. officers responded to the 11300 block of Washington Blvd. regarding a burglary investigation. The officers met with the victim who said secured his business the night before and when he arrived at 8 a.m. he discovered some of his merchandise missing. He then discovered that the suspect(s) entered the location by removing a piece of plywood.

Be sure to like Culver City Patch on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.