Israeli Businessman Robbed and Assaulted at Gunpoint in Los Angeles
Israeli businessman Ronen Vered was violently attacked and robbed of a $50,000 Rolex watch at gunpoint in Los Angeles, sustaining head injuries during the broad daylight incident.
Israeli businessman Ronen Vered was attacked and robbed at gunpoint in Los Angeles, sustaining a head injury during the broad daylight robbery. According to local media reports, two masked and armed robbers barged into his store, holding a gun to his head and striking him in front of customers.
Vered was hospitalized with head injuries after the assailants made off with a $50,000 Rolex watch. Footage published following the incident showed him bleeding and receiving medical treatment at the scene. Authorities have not yet released details regarding the identity of the suspects, and no arrests have been made at this time.
Vered, who has lived in the major California city for 20 years and is active in the local Jewish community, stated there is currently no suspicion that the attack was a hate crime tied to his nationality. Police are continuing their investigation into the brazen robbery.
