Jewelry Store Robbery Suspect Identified By Police

SANTA MONICA, CA – The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the suspect believed to be involved in the armed jewelry store robbery that took place earlier this week at Curated Los Angeles, 1604 Montana Avenue, according to a SMPD press release.

The suspect is identified as Robert Art Abalov, 32, who is approximately 5’7” tall and 145 pounds. He has brown short hair and brown eyes. Abalov is a Los Angeles area resident, but his current whereabouts are unknown, according to SMPD. Following a preliminary investigation and evidence collected at the crime scene, SMPD Detectives have identified Abalov as the primary suspect involved in the robbery, and he should be considered dangerous.

SMPD said not to attempt to contact him. If seen, please call 9-1-1 or call your local law enforcement agency immediately. Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to call the Santa Monica Police Department at (310) 458-8491.

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