Taco-Stand Robbery Spree: Armed Men Stole Cash From 6 LA Vendors In 2 Hours, LAPD Says

LOS ANGELES, CA — Police are searching for several men suspected of robbing six different taco vendors at gunpoint during a two-hour spree Wednesday night, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Between 9:30 and 11:30 p.m. Wednesday night, the men approached victims at the taco stands demanding money while displaying a handgun. They then made off with the cash in a white sedan, the LAPD said.

The suspects hit vendors in Hollywood, Westlake, Echo Park and Downtown:

• 5900 block of Santa Monica Boulevard
• 6200 block of Hollywood Boulevard
• 300 block of South Bixel Avenue
• 600 block of South Union Avenue
• 1500 block of North Alvarado Boulevard
• 900 block of South Broadway

The LAPD described the suspects as two to four Black men in their mid 20s to early 30s who were dressed in dark clothing.

Anyone with information about the case, or possible additional related crimes, is asked to call LAPD Detective Lisette Garcia at 213-486-6833 or Detective Frank Flores at 213-486-6840.

During non-business hours, tips can be called in at 877-527-3247.

Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers online or by calling 800-222-8477.