Los Angeles:
Los Angeles Police Department’s detectives are asking for the public’s
help in locating information about individuals responsible for a series
of cargo thefts in the Los Angeles Area. The thefts have included baby
furniture, toys, electronics, beer, pharmaceuticals and copper metals.
In 2012, cargo thieves in the greater Los Angeles area (specifically the
San Fernando Valley) have been stealing container loads from trucks
parked in secure facilities, containers parked at various locations and
unsuspecting shippers. Related thefts being investigated have also
occurred in the cities of Compton, Santa Clarita, and Vernon. Lost and
stolen freight have cost millions of dollars in property loss.
Detectives have arrested six individuals, but need the public’s
assistance in locating additional suspect information and associated
cargo crimes. The individuals arrested recently include San Fernando
Valley residents: 40 yr old Toros Tufenjian, 23 yr old Movses
Dermishyan, 26 yr old Akop Amalyan, 40 yr old Artak Harutyunyan, 39 yr
old Ara Hayrapetian and 38 yr old Miguel “Angel” Moreno.
The most recent incident occurred on November 27, 2012, in Chatsworth at
Nordhoff St and Eton Ave in Topanga Division. Patrol officers arrested
four males attempting to steal cargo from a semi-trailer parked at the
location. It was determined that the suspects belong to an Armenian
organized theft ring. Two of the suspects were arrested in July in the
city of Vernon for the same crime. Three of the suspects have posted
bail, and the fourth is being held on a felony no bail arrest warrant
for a narcotics violation.
Detectives from the LAPD Commercial Crimes Division, Cargo Theft Unit
are conducting a widespread investigation into these crimes. We are
requesting the assistance of all community members in the apprehension
of these criminals. Anyone with information regarding these crimes is
urged to call Detectives Zavala or Woods at (818) 832-7510 or (818)
832-7508. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls may be
directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may
call Crime stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also
contact Crime stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S
on most keypads) using a cell phone. All text messages should begin
with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters can also go to LAPDOnline.org, click
on "webtips" and follow the prompts.
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