Crime & Safety
Suspect Arrested In Armored Truck Robbery In Santa Monica
A security guard fired shots after a suspect attempted to rob an armored truck with a knife at the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica.
SANTA MONICA, CA — Police arrested a man suspected of robbing a Brinks armored truck while armed with a knife near Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica Friday.
An armed security officer shot at a suspect three times around 11:15 a.m. near Third Street and Arizona Avenue, prompting panic among shoppers.
Santa Monica police swarmed the area, setting up a perimeter around a section of the Third Street Promenade as they searched for the suspect. No injuries were reported, police said.
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The man fled on foot, reportedly with a bag of money, but was arrested in an alley after police swarmed the area. His name was not immediately released.
"A male suspect approached an armored truck wielding a knife," police said in a statement. "The security officer shot at the suspect three times. ..."
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Video from the scene showed police arresting a balding, bespectacled man wearing tan pants, sneakers and a golf shirt.
BREAKING: Reports of gunfire at the Santa Monica Promenade are accurate, but no one has been hurt and this is NOT an active shooter. This appears to have been a security guard shooting at a suspect for unknown reasons, per SaMo PD.
— James Queally (@JamesQueallyLAT) August 16, 2019
Heard 3 gun shots today in Santa Monica and just ran what has this city come to
— Suhey Perez (@SuheyyLove) August 16, 2019
If you're planning on coming to Santa Monica, 3rd St Promenade specifically, please stay away for the time being until there is an all clear. There is an unknown situation going on right now with a lot of police presence. Possible gunshots heard by people outside, stay safe.
— gab3lopez (@Zepol7) August 16, 2019
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