Crime & Safety
Westfield Century City Surrounded As Police Search For Armed Robbers
Police searching for a suspect from an armed robbery in Beverly Hills established a perimeter around the mall Thursday.
LOS ANGELES, CA — Police shut down the area around the Westfield Century City mall Thursday evening as they searched for two armed robbers.
Police swarmed the area, closing off traffic around the mall entrances.
The Los Angeles Police Department assisted the Beverly Hills Police Department in setting up a perimeter around the mall at about 6:30 p.m., said LAPD Officer David Cuellar.
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Beverly Hills police responded to a report of an armed robbery on the street in Beverly Hills. Authorities believe the suspects may have fled to the mall.
It wasn't immediately clear where the armed robbery took place nor what weapon was used in the robbery. Police did not immediately release a suspect description
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