December 12, 2023 – Los Angeles Police Department officials report that on December 2, 2023, around 3:50 p.m., the suspect entered a retail store in the 3600 block of Sunset Boulevard. The suspect threatened an employee with a knife while stealing merchandise.

On December 5, 2023, around 4:25 p.m., the same suspect punched another employee, knocking him unconscious while stealing merchandise at the same store.

On December 7, 2023, a store employee observed the same suspect enter the store and notified the Los Angeles Police Department. Rampart patrol officers responded and detained the suspect inside the store without incident. The suspect was positively identified by the store employee(s) as the person who committed the previous crimes.

The suspect identified as 31-years-old; Tim Foreman was booked for 211PC – Robbery under booking number 6722741.

Anyone with information about this crime or these types of incidents is asked to call Rampart Robbery Detective Sean Kim at (213) 484-3611. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can call the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the LA Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.

Source: Los Angeles Police Department