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Another wealthy Orange County resident has been targeted by an armed robber, at the South Coast Plaza.
At approximately 8:40 p.m, on Sunday, Sept. 22, police officers responded to South Coast Plaza after getting a call about a victim who was approached by a male suspect in a mall parking lot, according to the Costa Mesa Police Department.
The suspect was attempting to rob the victim. As they scuffled the suspect shot the victim in the leg and then fled before police officers could arrive.
The victim was treated by police officers at the scene until Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue took over treatment and then transported the victim to a nearby hospital for treatment of a non-life threatening wound.
A white Lamborghini SUV, possibly owned by the victim, was towed from the scene, according to NBC News, which also reported that the robber was trying to steal the victim’s car and his Rolex watch as well.
The Costa Mesa police officers, detectives and CSI are diIigently investigating this isolated incident and at this time there are no other known threats to the immediate area.
The Costa Mesa Police have also been in contact with the victim’s family and wish him a speedy recovery.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective J. Lopez at 714- 754-4873.
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