Smash-and-Grab Suspects Steal $15K in Merch From Melrose Avenue Boutique

FAIRFAX DISTRICT, LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12 (KNN) — A small boutique on trendy Melrose Avenue in the Fairfax District within Central Los Angeles was targeted by thieves in a smash-and-grab robbery Thursday night.

The Los Angeles Police Department’s Wilshire Division patrol units responded to the Potato boutique on the 7400 block of Melrose Avenue shortly after 9:30 p.m. for a reported robbery that had just occurred.

Officers arrived on scene and spoke with employees who stated that two suspects entered the store and took approximately $15,000 worth of clothing before fleeing in a sedan.

According to the LAPD, the suspects involved in the robbery were seen east on Melrose, then south on La Brea. The suspect vehicle was a Mercedes Maybach.

One suspect is described as a male Black, black hair, brown eyes, 6′ tall, 25 years old, and wearing dark clothing. The other suspect is described as a male Black, black hair, brown eyes, wearing a gray jacket, black pants and white shoes, reported the LAPD. Weapon used was bodily force.

No suspects are currently in custody.

Gabriel Pabon, Video Journalist / KNN