SAN MARINO >> Tow masked man carried out a takeover robbery at a San Marino cell phone store at gunpoint late Wednesday, police said.
The crime was reported about 8:20 p.m. at a Verizon Wireless store at 2116 Huntington Drive, according to San Marino police Sgt. Robert Matthews.
The two employees relayed that two men had entered the store, and at least one of them pulled a handgun.
“The employees were forced into the rear storage room and ordered to open the safe,” Matthews said in a written statement. “The suspects removed several Apple iPhones from the safe.”
The robbers left the business trough a rear door. No getaway car was seen.
No injuries were reported.
Police described the robbers as to men wearing black pants, black gloves, black hooded sweatshirts and bandanas covering their faces.
Anyone with information is urged to contact San Marino police Detective Brian Wong at 626-300-0719. Tips may also be submitted anonymously to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.