Man punched, robbed in La Puente; 2 suspects jailed

LA PUENTE — Deputies arrested a man and a teenager and sought two more suspects in the attack and robbery of a man Thursday, authorities said.
Andre Woodberry, 25, of West Valinda and a 15-year-old East Valinda boy were booked on suspicion of robbery, according to booking records and Los Angeles County sheriff’s Lt. Raymond Enriquez said.
The crime rook place just after 1 p.m. on Ardilla Avenue at Homeward Street, the lieutenant said.
Four suspects approached a man and demanded money, Enriquez said. One of them was brandishing a handgun.
One of the robbers punched the victim in the face before another reached into his pocket and removed about $1,000 in cash, officials said.
Woodberry and the teenage suspect were found in the area and arrested in connection with the robbery.
The two robbery suspects who remained at large were described as Latino man, about 5 feet 8 inches tall and 160 to 180 pounds.
According to sheriff’s booking records, Woodberry was being held in lieu of $100,000 bail and was due for arraignment Monday in Rio Hondo Superior Court.
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