A 28-year-old man was arrested in connection with a series of armed robberies involving United States Postal Service carriers in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley, the LAPD said Thursday.
The robberies dating from Dec. 3 occurred in Valley Village, Studio City and Sherman Oaks. Heists also were reported Jan. 31 and Feb. 21 and 22.
In each case, a man with a firearm approached the carriers and demanded their postal keys and electronic scanners. The robber then left the scenes in a white Lexus sedan, police said.
On Feb. 22, following a robbery in the 5400 block of Ethel Avenue in Sherman Oaks, police located and arrested the suspect during a traffic stop.
Evidence was recovered from the car that linked the man to the crimes, police said.
The suspect was identified as 28-year-old Andranik Naghdalyan. He was arrested on suspicion of robbery. An initial court date was not immediately available.
Authorities are attempting to determine whether there are more victims. Below are the locations and dates of the crimes.
- Dec. 3, 2025: Approximately 4:40 p.m., in the 5200 block of Corteen Place, Valley Village
- Jan. 31: Approximately 11:20 a.m., in the 4100 block of Whitsett Avenue, Studio City
- Feb. 21: Approximately 2 p.m., in the 4800 block of Morella Avenue, Studio City
- Feb. 21: Approximately 2:23 p.m., in the 5700 block of Whitsett Avenue, Valley Village
- Feb. 22: Approximately 12:30 p.m., in the 5400 block of Ethel Avenue, Sherman Oaks
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