Man bound, beaten in violent Westchester jewelry heist: LAPD

Man found tied up in car after jewelry heist

The victim was tied and gagged in his car in a Westchester parking garage on Century Boulevard.

LOS ANGELES - A violent jewelry heist in Westchester left a man bound and beaten inside his own vehicle early Wednesday morning, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

What we know:

Officers responded to a parking structure on Century Boulevard in the Westchester neighborhood after receiving reports of an assault. 

At the scene, they found the victim tied and gagged inside his car. 

A preliminary investigation revealed the attack was part of a planned jewelry heist, during which the victim was physically assaulted before being restrained.

A large crime scene perimeter remains in place on Century Boulevard as forensic teams sweep the garage for evidence.

What we don't know:

The total value of the jewelry stolen during the heist has not been disclosed, and police have not yet released a physical description of the suspects or a getaway vehicle.

The extent of the victim's injuries remains unconfirmed by hospital officials or the LAPD.

It is currently unclear if the victim is a jewelry dealer or if he was specifically followed to the location by the suspects.

What's next:

Detectives are currently reviewing security camera footage from the parking garage and surrounding businesses on Century Boulevard to track the suspects' movements. 

Authorities are also investigating whether this incident is linked to other recent high-end jewelry thefts in the Los Angeles area.

What you can do:

Anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the vicinity of Century Boulevard in Westchester early Wednesday morning is urged to contact the LAPD.