Stayshawn Stephens was identified as one of the male suspects involved in the crime spree and was arrested Thursday on suspicion of robbery, police said. Stephens is being held on $1.3 million bail.
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According to police, there were two to four suspects involved in the crimes, described only as men in their mid-20s to early 30s who wore dark clothing.
"During each incident, the suspects approached the victims, displayed a handgun, demanded money and made their escape in a white sedan,'' police said.
The robberies occurred between 9:40 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. Wednesday in Hollywood, the Westlake district, Echo Park and downtown Los Angeles, according to the LAPD.
The robberies occurred:
- in the 5900 block of Santa Monica Boulevard and the 6200 block of Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood
- in the 300 block of South Bixel Street and the 600 block of South Union Avenue in the Westlake district
- in the 1500 block of North Alvarado Street in Echo Park
- in the 900 block of South Broadway in downtown Los Angeles
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It was not known if the suspects were involved in other recent similar crimes.
Anyone with information on the robberies was urged to call the LAPD Robbery-Homicide Division at 213-486-6833 or 213-486-6840. Tipsters may also call 877-LAPD-247 or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS; or use the website www.lacrimestoppers.org.
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