Santa Anita Mall Black Friday

ARCADIA (CBSLA.com) — Authorities are caution residents in Arcadia about two-armed robberies reported within the parking lot of Westfield Santa Anita Mall.

Authorities responded to an unidentified difficulty call immediately before 9:30 p.m. Wednesday evening to a Nordstroms store located at 400 S. Baldwin Avenue, according to Arcadia Police Sgt. Brett Bourgeous.

Upon their arrival, officials contacted a female which stated she ended up being struck throughout the head with a black colored semi-automatic handgun and robbed of the woman bag and cellphone, Bourgeous said.

The suspect then ran to a gold or grey tiny SUV, in which he joined an extra suspect, in accordance with Bourgeous. The vehicle then fled southbound through parking lot, police said.

The very first suspect ended up being called a tall, skinny male who had been wearing a hoodie. The prey had been incapable of describe the next suspect, based on Bourgeous.

Authorities say the same robbery took place the south parking area for the Westfield Santa Anita Mall on Aug. 4 at about 10:11 p.m. whenever a male prey was robbed at gunpoint after nearing his automobile.

The suspect made down aided by the victim’s wallet and cellular phone, Bourgeous said. The target wasn't injured.

The main suspect inside 2nd event was referred to as an African American male in his 20’s, about 5’10”, with a thin build, with a bandanna addressing their face, relating to authorities.

He had been seen operating down with another unidentified male, Bourgeous said, but no suspect car ended up being noticed in the 2nd incident.