Robbery

The incident occurred the same day more LAPD patrols were approved for the Hollywood area

One deputy identified the suspect because the incident was similar to an August 2021 incident involving the same man running naked in the area

The owner of a local smoke shop was tasked with defending himself with a knife from a group of thieves

"They’re going to be on foot; they’re going to be in patrol cars; they’re going to be on horseback; they’re going to be on bikes," LAPD Deputy Chief Blake Chow said

"Stay out of Norco, because everybody in Norco has a gun," the man's wife said

"A lawfully armed member of our community prevented a violent crime and ensured their own safety," sheriff's officials said

Agencies throughout the state have seen an increase in suspects refusing to stop for law enforcement after last year’s change in pursuit law

Officers were staking out the parking lot after learning about a possible plan to steal from the store

"In my 34 years in the LAPD, I have never seen this type of criminal behavior," Capt. Jonathan Tippet said

Both the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and ATF have been called in to aid with the investigation

Video shows officers surrounding the suspect car and using their batons to smash the windows

The decision could make it more difficult for police to use Google location history to solve crimes

The man stumbles, then turns around and shoots into the cruiser's windshield, video shows

The suspects walked up and began swinging, ultimately making off with $5 million in gems, police said