On October 7, 2026, at approximately 2:35 p.m., Culver City Police Department officers responded to an armed robbery in the 6000 block of Sepulveda Boulevard at Westfield/Fox Hills Mall
According to the police report, “The victim was walking along the sidewalk when a suspect approached him and blocked his path. The suspect removed a firearm from his waistband, pointed it toward the victim’s head while he demanded his gold chain. While the firearm was pointed at the victim, the suspect forcibly removed the chain from the victim’s neck. Following the robbery, three suspects fled on foot and entered a black compact vehicle, which was last seen traveling eastbound on Slauson Avenue.”
This is not the first report of this type of robbery at the mall. People wearing expensive watches and jewelry have been victimized in several incidents this past year.
According to the CCPD, their detectives immediately initiated an investigation, which included obtaining and reviewing surveillance footage. Detectives were able to identify one of the suspects. This lead to the arrest of Devin Goodger, on Oct. 19. Goodger is identified as a 21-year-old Los Angeles resident. He was charged with Robbery and a probation violation.
On Oct. 21, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office filed charges against Goodger; one count of robbery and one count of illegal possession of a firearm.
CCPD detectives continue their efforts to identify and locate the other two suspects involved.
Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Sergeant John Tropeano at (310) 253-6316 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
