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Couple robbed by 4 thieves in Beverly Hills
A couple was targeted and robbed in broad daylight in Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills.
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Five suspects, including three teens, were arrested in connection with a shocking armed robbery that happened in broad daylight along the famed Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, officials announced.
What we know:
The robbery happened in the middle of the busy holiday shopping season on Nov. 23, 2024.
Around 1:20 p.m., authorities said four suspects dressed in black clothing with face coverings committed the armed robbery outside a retail store in the 400 block of North Rodeo Drive.
During the robbery, two victims were assaulted, Beverly Hills police said.
The male victim was struck in the back of the head with a firearm, and a female victim was thrown to the ground and repeatedly kicked, the department said in a press release.
Video from the scene showed the suspects running away following the brazen incident that stunned residents and tourists.
Investigators said the suspects stole handbags, cash and an engagement ring from the victims.
After running away from the scene, officials said the suspects got into a rental car driven by a fifth suspect.
During the investigation, detectives discovered the five suspects reside in Oakland, California.
Beverly Hills detectives, with the help of the U.S. Marshals Service task force, located and arrested the five suspects in Oakland. They have since been transported back to Beverly Hills.
Police records show two of the suspects were juveniles at the time of the incident.
The five suspects have been identified as:
- Kingikirah Stevenson, 31
- D’Angelo Tedla, 22
- Kingelijah Stevenson, 18
- Wendel Stevenson, 18
- Jaeyden Duncan, 18
Kingikirah Stevenson was charged with robbery and conspiracy. The others were charged with robbery, assault with a deadly weapon and conspiracy.
What's next:
The suspects are awaiting trial in Beverly Hills.
The Source: This article is based on details from a previous FOX 11 report and a press release issued by the Beverly Hills Police Department, which outlined the arrests, suspect information and charges.