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First Flash Mob Arrest In Americana At Brand Mall Robbery, LAPD Forms Retail Robbery Task Force – Update
August 20, 2023
Ivan Isaac Ramirez and Brianna Jimenez
The first arrest in the flash mob robbery at the Glendale Americana at Brand Yves Saint Laurent store was released the same day of his arrest.
Police detectives arrested 23-year-old Ivan Isaac Ramirez of Los Angeles for the robbery in which a pack of thieves made off with merchandise estimated to be worth $400,000.
Ramirez was cited on four felonies, organized retail theft, burglary, grand theft and conspiracy
However, he was released that evening to a hospital for “health issues” pending a hearing.
He is scheduled to appear in Glendale Superior Court on September 15.
The second suspect in the Glendale flash mob, 21-year-old Brianna Jimenez of Los Angeles, is being sought. Detectives have a warrant for her arrest and are actively looking for her.
At least 30 suspects flooded into the YSL store on August 8, and crime was caught on camera by numerous bystanders.
“I assure all members of the Glendale community and the broader Los Angeles region that these brazen smash-and-grab robberies and burglaries will not be tolerated. This marks the first arrest related to this crime and there are more arrests to come,” said a statement from Glendale Police Chief Manny Cid
The owner of the Americana at Brand, announced a reward of up to $50,000 for information that assists in the identification, arrest, and conviction of the suspects responsible for the YSL crime
As a response to the recent surge in “flash mob”-style burglaries, LAPD has announced the formation of an Organized Retail Crime Task Force. The Glendale Police Department has joined the coalition of regional law enforcement partners. The task force arrives in the wake of a similar flash mob robbery at the Nordstrom in Canoga Park, Calif. and other gang robbery of retailers in Southern California.
The Organized Retail Crimes Task Force is a specialized team dedicated solely to combating the growing flash mob problem. The task force will consist of detectives with expertise in theft prevention, investigative techniques, and community engagement. Their mission is multi-fold: to eliminate the recent incidents of violent robberies at retail establishments, reduce incidents of organized retail theft, and foster a safer shopping environment for everyone.
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