Six Arrested in Flash-Mob Robbery at Westfield Topanga Mall

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Authorities announced Sunday that four adults and two juveniles were arrested in connection with a flash-mob style robbery at the Westfield Topanga Mall.

The incident occurred around 5:15 p.m. on Friday, when 12 suspects stormed two stores in the 21700 block of Victory Boulevard, stealing over $90,000 worth of merchandise in just a few minutes, according to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). Surveillance footage captured the masked and hooded suspects as they grabbed designer handbags and clothing before fleeing the scene.

The LAPD’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force quickly identified the suspects and vehicles involved. Later that evening, around 9:40 p.m., LAPD officers detained a vehicle with five occupants believed to be connected to the robbery. Three adults and two juveniles were arrested and charged with robbery.

The adults were identified as:

•Joshua Jones, 22, of Los Angeles, with bail set at $1,085,000

•Amaya McDonald, 19, of Los Angeles, with bail set at $150,000

•Justin Jones, 18, of Los Angeles, with bail set at $150,000

Approximately two hours later, Huntington Beach Police officers located and detained another vehicle involved in the crime, with a female driver taken into custody.

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