Los Angeles: Los Angeles police wants the public’s help to identify an armed bandit who robbed a check cashing store on April 21, 2025 in the Midtown area of Los Angeles.
Investigators
say a man wearing a black ski mask and black gloves walked into the PLS
Loan Store at 1570 South Western Avenue just before 2 p.m. Once
inside, the suspect pulled out a handgun and demanded money from the
store clerks. After the employees handed over the money, the suspect
escaped on a bicycle with an undisclosed amount of cash. No one was
injured during the incident.
The suspect is described as an African American male between 25 and 30
years old, 6 feet tall and weighing 190 to 200 pounds. He was last
seen wearing a gray, hooded shirt, blue jean 
pants and white shoes.
Images of the suspect were caught on surveillance tape. The photos are attached to the news release and can also be obtained through LAPD Media Relations.
Anyone with information about this robbery is urged to call Olympic
Division robbery detectives at 213-382-9460. During non-business hours
or weekends, calls may be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7. Anyone wishing
to remain anonymous may call Crime 
Stoppers
at 1-800-222-TIPS (800)-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime
Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most key
pads) using a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the
letters “LAPD.” Tipsters can also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on “web
tips” and follow the prompts.
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