Two suspects, one armed with a rifle, got an unexpected canine counterattack on July 7th, when they entered an Altadena smoke shop to rob it at 7:30PM.
The men entered Ace Smoke Shop on North Lake Avenue, with Suspect #2 pointing a rifle at the victim. Both suspects repeatedly ordered the victim to give them his money, telling him to put it into a backpack that Suspect #1 placed on the front counter.
Fearing for his life, the victim gave the suspects his cash, placing it in their backpack.
During the robbery, the victim’s pet Chihuahua attacked the suspects by barking and jumping on them. The dog appeared to create such a nervous distraction to the suspects that Suspect #2 even pointed his rifle at the dog. The suspects hurriedly fled the location on foot, last seen running southbound on Maiden Lane from Mariposa Street, with the victim’s money in their backpack and the dog chasing after them.
The robbery victim and the dog were not injured.
Surveillance footage of the robbery is available for viewing on the LASD youtube below. Please advise the Sheriff’s Department if you think you may know one or both of the suspects:
http://www.youtube.com/LACountySheriff
Suspect #1: MH/18-25 years, 5’06”-5’10”/150-180 pounds; wearing a black, hooded sweatshirt; white shorts; black shoes; and a red bandana; carrying a black/gray backpack
Suspect #2: MH/18-25 years, 5’06”-5’10”/150-180 pounds, wearing a black jacket with yellow trim, dark shirt, dark pants, and a black ski mask, armed with a rifle
Weapon: Rifle, dark in color, unknown make/model
Detectives at Altadena Sheriff’s Station are asking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Detective Binder at 626-296-2114 or 626-798-1131. If you prefer to provide information ANONYMOUSLY, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
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