SOUTH LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Police today sought the public’s help to identify two suspects who robbed and assaulted teenagers in the Florence area of South Los Angeles. Â
The robberies were reported in two separate incidents by teenagers who were walking near John C. Fremont High School located at 7676 San Pedro St. shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Friday, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Â
In the first robbery, the victims reported they were approached by a female suspect who punched them and robbed them each of their jewelry. Â
In the second instance, the single victim said they were approached by a male suspect driving a van who exited the vehicle and punched them, though it was not immediately clear if the suspect stole anything. Â
Police could not immediately confirm if the crimes were related. Â
The LAPD advised it will increase patrols in the area surrounding John C. Fremont High School, and asked for anyone with information on the robberies to contact police at 877-LAPD-247 or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS.
