LOS ANGELAS (KTLA) – Two men are wanted in connection with a violent robbery in Los Angeles County, in which a victim was held at gunpoint and tens of thousands of dollars in jewelry was stolen, officials announced Thursday.
The terrifying incident unfolded on Jan. 11 at around 10:15 a.m. in the 7600 block of Firestone Boulevard in Downey, according to a news release from investigators with the Downey Police Department.
The two suspects, police said, entered Gold Dream Fine Jewelry and asked to see some merchandise, but as the sales associate was tending to them, one of the suspects tackled and gagged the associate, brandished a firearm and forced them into a backstock room while the other suspect ransacked the store.
In photos released by investigators, one of the suspects can be seen holding a handgun to the head of the victim as they are on the ground with their hands up.
Authorities said the duo was able to get away with gold, jewelry and watches worth more than $100,000.
Detectives believe the two suspects may be of Central or South American descent and should be considered armed and dangerous.
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If you have any information regarding this incident or information on these suspects, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.