SANTA MONICA, Calif. (KABC) -- An armed attempted robbery suspect who threatened a jewelry store with an explosive device was identified by Santa Monica police Friday.
Robert Art Abalov, 32, was identified by authorities as a suspect who robbed Curated Los Angeles in the 1600 block of Montana Avenue earlier this week.
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Authorities said the suspect threatened to detonate a possible explosive device during the attempted robbery. He did not get away with any items. He also fled in a black SUV, but quickly crashed it and fled on foot.
Authorities said evidence collected at the crime scene helped them to identify Abalov. He is considered dangerous.
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He is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing 145 pounds, with brown short hair and brown eyes. He is a Los Angeles area resident, but his current whereabouts are unknown.
Anyone with more information was urged to call the Santa Monica Police Department at (310) 458-8491 or 911.
Robert Art Abalov, 32, of Los Angeles, is shown in a photo provided by Santa Monica police. (KABC)