Death – Obituary – Accident and Crime News : Police Arrest Two Suspects After Violent Confrontation During Retail Theft in South Los Angeles
In a shocking incident, two suspects were apprehended by the Los Angeles Police Department following a violent altercation during a retail theft in South Los Angeles. The individuals involved were identified as Jahana Boyce, 25, and Andrew Ramirez, 27.
The incident took place on August 31 when Boyce and Ramirez entered a shop located on the 8600 block of Avalon Boulevard at around 3:30 p.m. Once inside, the duo proceeded to grab a variety of high-priced items and attempted to leave the store without paying. However, an employee confronted them, trying to prevent their escape. It was during this confrontation that Boyce allegedly punched the worker in the face, causing him to fall to the ground. The suspects managed to flee the scene with the stolen merchandise, leaving the employee with severe injuries that required surgery.
Following an investigation by the LAPD’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force, Boyce and Ramirez were identified as the perpetrators of at least four other retail thefts across Los Angeles. Interestingly, the duo had already been arrested on August 16 for a similar offense in East L.A. where plainclothes officers were present. They were charged with three counts of robbery, grand theft, and conspiracy.
Subsequently, Ramirez was arrested during a traffic stop on October 11, during which a concealed firearm was discovered in his car. He was charged with possessing a concealed firearm in a vehicle and is currently being held on a $190,000 bail. Boyce was also arrested during a traffic stop on October 13, where two firearms were discovered in his vehicle. He was charged with possessing a loaded firearm and is being held on a $240,000 bail.
Ramirez pleaded guilty to one count of robbery on December 5 and was sentenced to five years in prison. Boyce also pleaded guilty to one count of robbery with a great bodily injury enhancement and received a 10-year prison sentence.
The store targeted in the theft and the exact value of the stolen items have not been disclosed as the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Detective Juan Campos at 213-486-6958 or email 31480@LAPD.Online. Additionally, anonymous tips can be submitted to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org. Tips can also be submitted on lapdonline.org under the “Anonymous Web Tips” tab.