Los Angeles woman, 71, targeted in home invasion in which suspect swiped 'large amount of expensive jewelry'
The incident happened in broad daylight in the Beverly Grove neighborhood of Los Angeles
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A 71-year-old woman has been pistol-whipped in Los Angeles during a home invasion in which police tell Fox News Digital that a suspect demanded access to a safe containing a "large amount of expensive jewelry."
The incident happened around 2:26 p.m. Wednesday in the Beverly Grove neighborhood of Los Angeles, and investigators are still trying to determine the value of what was stolen, according to a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson.
"Once inside the location the suspect pistol whipped the victim and demanded access to a safe that contained a large amount of expensive jewelry," the LAPD said in a statement Thursday. "The suspect gained access to the safe, removed the jewelry and fled the location with the victim’s property.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"The victim sustained bruises and lacerations as a result of being struck by the suspect," police added.
Law enforcement is seen responding to the victim's home in the Beverly Grove neighborhood of Los Angeles on Wednesday, August 17. (Apex/MEGA)
Police said there is no indication at this stage that the incident was a "follow-home" type of robbery.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"Detectives are working possible leads, including video from the neighborhood, but at this time there is no confirmed suspect vehicle description, and the suspect can only be described as male wearing a ‘Halloween’ type mask," the LAPD also said.
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The suspect entered the home and demanded access to a safe containing valuables, the Los Angeles Police Department told Fox News Digital on Wednesday. (Apex/MEGA)
The victim reportedly declined transportation to a local hospital.
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Law enforcement is seen gathering at the home following the robbery on Wednesday, August 17. (Apex/MEGA)
"There's been crime in this neighborhood. And it's just it's unbelievable. This was always a quiet, safe neighborhood. There was little things that went on… car break-ins, but nothing major where you would see people getting pistol whipped or, you know, zip-tied and you never saw a police activity like this in this neighborhood," neighbor Jason Anish told Fox 11 News. "So it's truly unfortunate. It's a sad sign of the times right now."
Images taken at the scene showed at least three police officers canvassing the area Wednesday.