Suspects sought in five robberies at Lancaster businesses

Authorities in Lancaster are seeking the public’s help in identifying suspects who robbed five area businesses, taking an undisclosed amount of money, officials said.

According to detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department's Lancaster station, the robberies occurred between around 5:45 p.m. Saturday and 9:35 a.m. Sunday.

Detectives were trying to determine whether the crimes were related. Authorities said no one was hurt during the robberies.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Lancaster sheriff’s station at (661) 948-8466. Tips can also be shared anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

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