Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) detectives are asking for the public’s help in finding out the identity and any information that would lead to the arrest of three robbery suspects whose images were caught on surveillance tape.

On Oct. 13, at approximately 4 p.m., three male African American suspects entered a multi-story business building located in the area of 6th and Hill Streets, in downtown Los Angeles.

Upon entering the business, the suspects separated and concealed themselves throughout the building waiting for their target, a jewelry merchant.

When the merchant reached his office, he was attacked by suspect no. 1, who used a semi-automatic handgun.  The merchant was forced to open his office door, during which time, two additional African American suspects entered.  The merchant was tied up and robbed.

The suspects are described as three, 25-30-year-old African American men. Suspect no. 1 is described as 5-feet-8-inches tall, weighing 170 to 180 pounds.  He was last seen wearing a blue plaid shirt, blue jeans, and has a distinctive hairline. Suspect no. 2 is described as 6-feet-tall, weighing 150 to 160 pounds, last seen wearing a white long sleeve dress shirt, dark pants, and sunglasses. Suspect no. 3 is described as 5-feet-8-inches tall, weighing175 to 190 pounds with a stocky build.  He was last seen wearing a dark blue baseball cap, dark colored long-sleeved shirt and blue jeans.

Anyone with information about this crime is urged to call Robbery Homicide Division detectives at (213)486-6840.  During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1(877)LAPD-24-7.  Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 1(800)222-8477.  Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637, using a cell phone.  All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.”

Surveillance photos of the suspects are available at www.lapdtv. org. For information, visit www.lapdonline.org.