4 sought in armed robbery of 7-Eleven in Canoga Park

Authorities were seeking four suspects who robbed a 7-Eleven store early Wednesday in the Canoga Park area, one of whom was armed with an apparent assault rifle.

The crime occurred at about 3:45 a.m. in the 22800 block of Saticoy Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

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According to security images of the crime, three suspects got out of a red car and entered the store. One of them pointed a weapon that appeared to be an AK-47 at the clerk, while the others took items that reportedly included snacks, cigarettes and alcohol. They then went outside and got back into the car, which was driven by a fourth suspect, and the vehicle sped off.

The three suspects who entered the store were described as males dressed in black who wore ski masks and gloves, police said. They fled in a red, 4-door Hyundai, police added. No shots were fired, and no injuries were reported.

Anyone with information on the crime was urged to call 877-LAPD-247.

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