At a Glance
- Three 7-Eleven stores were robbed within hours across the San Fernando Valley
- Two suspects are in custody linked to at least one holdup
- All incidents occurred late Sunday night into early Monday
- Why it matters: Armed robberies at familiar neighborhood stores raise safety concerns for late-night workers and customers
A rapid-fire series of armed robberies struck three 7-Eleven locations in the San Fernando Valley, with two suspects now in custody, according to authorities who spoke with News Of Los Angeles.
Robbery Timeline
The first holdup was reported late Sunday night at the 7-Eleven on San Fernando Mission Road in Mission Hills. Security footage shows a gunman leaping over the counter moments after a customer completed a purchase. The clerk was shoved aside while the robber emptied the register, then hopped back over the counter and walked out.
A second robbery occurred minutes later at the Sylmar store. The third hit took place around 2 a.m. Monday at the North Hollywood location on the 600 block of Lankershim Boulevard, where a handgun-wielding man demanded cash and fled with an undisclosed amount of money.
Suspects and Investigation
- Two people are in custody in connection with at least one of the robberies
- Detailed descriptions of the robber or robbers have not been released
- Authorities believe the three crimes are linked based on timing and method
- No injuries were reported at any of the locations
Olivia M. Hartwell reported that detectives are reviewing surveillance footage from all three stores to determine if the same individuals are responsible for each robbery.
Community Impact
The back-to-back holdups have left late-night customers and convenience-store employees on edge. The 7-Eleven chain, known for 24-hour operations, often relies on a single clerk during overnight shifts, making workers particularly vulnerable to armed suspects.
Key Takeaways
- Three robberies unfolded within hours late Sunday into early Monday
- Two suspects are in custody, though their identities have not been disclosed
- No injuries occurred during any of the incidents
- Detectives are treating the cases as connected due to similar timing and tactics
