Crime Report: May 29, 2025

■ On May 13 at 12:10 am, officers responded to a report of an armed robbery that had just occurred. Three suspects robbed a female at gunpoint and fled the scene. Officers responded and quickly located and apprehended one of the suspects. A containment was established, and yard-to-yard searches were conducted for the two outstanding suspects. Downey Police K-9 units were deployed, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Airship responded to assist, along with officers from the South Gate Police Department. Despite an extensive search, the two outstanding suspects were not located. Detectives are currently investigating.

■ On May 13 at 7:20 pm, Downey Police Gang Detectives on routine patrol observed a subject riding a motorcycle commit several vehicle code violations. The suspect/rider was also wearing attire that identified him as a member of an outlaw motorcycle gang. A traffic stop was conducted for the vehicle code violations. Further investigation revealed the suspect was in possession of multiple firearms and another prohibited weapon. The suspect was arrested on various charges and later transported to Los Angeles County Jail.

■ On May 15 at 7:30 pm, officers responded to a call of an assault with a deadly weapon. The victim and suspects were involved in a verbal/physical altercation when one of the suspects pulled out a handgun, pointed it at the victim, and threatened the victim. The suspect then fled the location. Detectives responded and identified the suspects. The following day, Detectives located and apprehended the suspect. A search warrant was also served at the suspect’s residence.

■ On May 19 at 1 am, officers were advised by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Airship that California Highway Patrol officers were in pursuit of an armed and dangerous vehicle. The vehicle exited the 605 Freeway and drove westbound on Firestone Blvd., before stopping in the Raising Cane’s parking lot. The suspect/driver refused to exit the vehicle. Officers deployed a drone and responded with an armored rescue vehicle to assist. The suspect vehicle was pinned in by the armored rescue vehicle and immobilized. The suspect was ultimately taken into custody without incident by CHP officers. CHP is handling the investigation.