Armed Men Caught on Camera Holding Up Taco Truck

Police on Wednesday sought the public's help to find two men who robbed a taco truck at gunpoint in an incident caught on video.

The men held up a taco truck on Aug. 20, 2017 at 9:45 p.m. near Washington Boulevard and Cimarron Street, police said in a news release.

They approached the victim who was standing in front of the taco truck.

One of them pulled a gun and demanded property before both men took off with victim's property.

One of the men is described as Hispanic, 25 to 26 years old, 6 foot 1 and weighing around 160 pounds. He was wearing a red baseball hat, gray jacket, bluejeans, and red shoes.

The second man was also described as Hispanic, 25 to 26 years old, 5 foot 9  and weighing around 160 pounds. He was wearing a black baseball hat, black shirt, and black pants.

Anyone with information was urged to call Detective Tokoro at (213) 382-9466. During nonbusiness hours or on the weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cellphone.

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