Man Pistol-Whipped in Downey Armed Robbery

A man was pistol-whipped by a robber in Downey early Sunday morning, police said, and the attacker remains at large.

Surveillance video showed the altercation in the 8200 block of Brunache Street just before 3 a.m.

The attacker, described as between 25 and 29 years old and wearing a light colored shirt and dark colored jeans, held the man at gunpoint and used the weapon to hit him in the head.

The victim described a 2013 to 2015 Scion TC as being driven by the suspect.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Downey Police Department at 562-904-2308. Anonymous tips can be made by calling CrimeStoppers at (800) 222-TIPS.

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