Central Area Robbery detectives arrested 20-year-old Richard Nerve McDowell III, a resident of Los Angeles, for the robberies. He is described as Black male with brown eyes. He stands six feet three inches and weighs approximately 180 pounds. He was assigned Booking No. 6983056. His bail is set at $250,000.00.

A man was arrested for a series of violent robberies that targeted elderly victims in businesses across downtown Los Angeles. The suspect, Richard Nerve McDowell III, 20, was arrested for the string of assaults and Los Angeles police believe there may be more victims.

Investigators say they believe the 20-year-old "targeted elderly individuals who were working by themselves in retail establishments."

The suspect “targeted elderly individuals who were working by themselves in retail establishments, police said.