Armed Robbery Suspect Flees Scene near 6th Street and Westmoreland

Summary: An Olympic division unit reported a 211 (robbery) suspect fleeing from 6th Street and Westmoreland Avenue in Los Angeles. The suspect was last seen heading towards MacArthur Park. The PR is standing by, and the suspect is described as a male Hispanic, approximately 30 years old, wearing a gray sweater, black pants, and carrying a backpack. The suspect attempted to assault the PR with a hammer and fled the scene. Units were dispatched to respond to the area.