VIDEO: Robbery Suspect Grabs 2 Rolex Watches

Police have released video footage of a man suspected of robbing a jewelry store at Westfield Century City earlier this month in the hope that the public will be able to identify him.

A robbery at a jewelry store at the mall was reported on May 10 around 5 p.m. According to police, the suspect entered the jewelry store and asked to see Rolex watches. He then grabbed one from the tray and demanded another from a store employee. As the man ran out of the store, a security guard tackled him, but the man escaped, running in the direction of Constellation Boulevard, according to police.

The two Rolex watches are valued at $64,900.

The store employee was not injured and the security guard was treated at the scene for minor injuries. Police were unable to locate the suspect at the mall.

The suspect is described as an African American man, 23-26 years old, 5'4"-6" tall and 130-145 pounds.

Anyone with information about the crime is asked to contact Detective Stanley Evans of the West Los Angeles Police Department at 310-444-1520. During weekends or after hours, call 1-877-LAPD-24-7.