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Public's Help Sought Finding Suspects Linked To Hollywood Kidnapping/Robbery

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Police are asking for the public's help in providing any information that would lead to the arrest of suspects who committed a kidnap/robbery in the Hollywood area.

The victim told investigators he was sitting in his vehicle parked in the 8000 block of Carlton Way on July 23 at approximately 4 p.m., when a white Chevy van stopped alongside his vehicle and three suspects emerged from the van and kidnapped him.

After some time, the suspects drove to a gas station where money was exchanged and the victim was released.

Four suspects are sought in the case. All are considered armed and dangerous.

Police have released a composite sketch of suspect number three, described as a Hispanic male, 40 to 45 years of age, about 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing between 180-185 pounds.

Suspect number one is only described as a male; suspect number two is described as a male, possibly Hispanic. There is no description available for suspect number four, the driver of the van.

The suspect vehicle is described at a white 2000-2006 Chevy Express commercial type van with standard rims and a sliding door on the passenger side.

Suspect van copy
(courtesy LAPD)

Anyone with information regarding this crime is urged to contact Hollywood Area Robbery Detectives Alvarez or Kukaua at (213) 972-2954 or (213) 972-2932. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7.

Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should 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 keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters "LAPD". Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.

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