The alert warned residents against wearing high-profile jewelry, watches and purses, and to be vigilant while leaving places of work, restaurants, stores or their cars.
The alert highlighted follow-home robberies, noting that"suspects have been locating victims in Los Angeles, following them, and then committing the robberies as the victim arrives home or at their business," the statement said.
They detailed how victims are often followed from areas like Melrose Avenue, the Jewelry District, nightclubs and higher-end restaurants. Robberies traditionally target"expensive jewelry, including watches and necklaces, as well as expensive purses," according to the statement, which also noted that some victims have been targeted based off of the vehicle they drive. Be aware of their surroundings for anything out of the ordinary before exiting cars, restaurants, building, stores, etc.
Be cautious of displaying their high value property in public, including jewelry, watches and purses;Call 911 if they are driving and feel like someone is following;Immediately report robberies by calling 911. Write down everything of note to report to authorities;Anyone with information on a similar violent street robbery was asked to contact LAPD's Robbery-Homicide Division at 486-6840.
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