Man Wanted In Connection With String Of Parking Lot Robberies In Hollywood

HOLLYWOOD (CBSLA.com) — Police sought the public's help Thursday to identify and locate an armed man that has been involved in a series of parking lot robberies in Hollywood.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, several robberies have occurred between the hours of 11:35 a.m. and 10:50 p.m., from June 11 to Wednesday.

During each robbery, an armed African American man confronted the victims and demanded money from each of them at gunpoint.

The suspect then fled with the money on a mountain bike, which is believed to be red and black.

Detectives said the suspect is believed to be no older than 60 years old. He stands around 5-foot-6 tall and weighs no more than 150 pounds.

The suspect was seen wearing a flat bill style baseball hat during the robberies.

He is considered to be armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information regarding the identity or whereabouts of this man has been urged to contact the Los Angeles Police Department at (213) 972-2955.