Gunman Who Chased Down Woman And Robbed Her At Large

KOREATOWN, CA — A man suspected of robbing a woman at gunpoint in Koreatown was being sought Thursday by law enforcement.

Officers responded to the 3500 block of Sixth Street around 12:40 p.m. Wednesday to a report regarding an armed robbery that occurred in the parking lot of a shopping center, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

The victim was inside her vehicle when she was approached by the armed suspect, who demanded the woman's purse, prompting her to step out of her car and begin running from the suspect.

``The suspect subsequently caught up to the victim and took her purse. The suspect was seen entering an awaiting vehicle and fled the location with the victim's property," police said in a statement.

Investigators described the suspect only as a roughly 30-year-old man with black hair.

Anyone with information regarding the armed theft was urged to contact LAPD Olympic Division Robbery detectives at 213-382-9460. Calls during non- business hours or weekends should be directed to 877-527-3247. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.

City News Service