LAPD Seeking Help in Finding Suspects in Pharmacy Burglary Near Brentwood

Hoping for the public's help, detectives from the West Los Angeles division of the Los Angeles Police Department have released surveillance video of a burglary of a pharmacy in the 11500 block of Santa Monica Boulevard near Brentwood.

According to an LAPD press release, the pharmacy was broken into on Aug. 20, when two suspects smashed the front door, with one acting as lookout while the second stole medications from behind the counter.

"The suspects are described as two black males, 35 to 45 years old," reads the release. "One suspect is described as being of normal height with a stocky build and short hair. He was wearing a blue beanie-style cap, a blue long-sleeved shirt, dark pants, white shoes and black gloves. The other suspect is described as having above average height with a thin build. He was wearing a dark beanie-style cap, gray sweatshirt, blue pants, dark shoes and black gloves."

People with information about the incident have a variety of ways of contacting the police. Detective Guevara is taking calls at 310-444-1523 or 1522. For calls during nonbusiness hours, residents and others can call 213-978-6500 or 1-877-LAPD-24-7. There is also the anonymous Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477), or text number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cellphone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Finally, tips can be filed via the LAPDOnline.org website and following the webtips link.