VIDEO: Robbery victim pistol whipped in Downey

DOWNEY, Calif. (KABC) -- Surveillance cameras captured a man being pistol whipped and robbed at gunpoint in Downey on Sunday.

Downey police said the robbery happened in the 8200 block of Brunache Street just before 3 a.m.

Authorities said the victim was approached by an armed suspect who struck him in the head with the gun.

The suspect took cash from the victim, according to investigators.

A gray two-door 2013-2015 Scion TC was used during the robbery, officials said.

Anyone who has information about the robbery that could aid detectives in their investigation was urged to call Det. Aubuchon at (562) 904-2361.