Police Department - Press Release

ARMED ROBBERY / SUSPECTS IN CUSTODY

July 26, 2004

DR# 04-062473

On July 25, 2004, at approximately 11: 00 p.m. there were a series of street robberies and attempted street robberies in Santa Monica and in West Los Angeles. The description of the robberies had similarities in the vehicle used and suspect's descriptions.

At 11:46 p.m., Santa Monica Police Officers saw the suspect's vehicle 3300 block of Pico Blvd. The vehicle used in the robberies had been reported stolen earlier. The suspect's vehicle was followed to eastbound Santa Monica Freeway, then to southbound 405 Freeway to Slauson, where a felony stop was conducted.

Three suspects were taken into custody without incident and a replica firearm was recovered. One suspect was identified as Astin Michael Alexander-Harris M/B, 19, Los Angeles and the remaining two suspects were juveniles, (one male and one female). The investigation is on-going.

Anyone having any information regarding these incidents is encouraged to contact the Robbery-Homicide Unit of the Santa Monica Police Department at 310-458-8451.

For more information, please contact:
Lieutenant Frank Fabrega
(310) 458-8418

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