Hollywood Kidnap, Robbery Suspects Sought by LAPD

Los Angeles police are looking for four people suspected in a kidnapping and robbery that occurred late last month. 

The incident occurred at around 4 p.m. on July 23 in the 8000 block of Carlton Way, according to Officer Bruce Borihanh of the Los Angeles Police Department.

"The victim told investigators that a white Chevy van stopped alongside his vehicle and three suspects emerged from the van and kidnapped the victim," Borihanh said. "After some time, the suspects drove to a gas station where money was exchanged and the victim was released." 

According to a press release from the LAPD, the suspects are described as follows:

• Suspect-1 is only described as a male, no further description.  
• Suspect-2 is a described as a male, possible Hispanic.  
• Suspect-3 is described as male Hispanic, 40 to 45 years of age, about 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs between 180-185 pounds (see composite sketch).  
• Suspect-4 was the driver; no description.  

The suspects are considered armed and dangerous. 

Authorities urged anyone with information regarding this crime to contact Hollywood Area Robbery detectives at (213) 972-2954 or 1-877-LAPD-24-7.  

-City News Service contributed to this report