Documentation: Israeli businessman attacked in Los Angeles, watch worth $50,000 stolen

Israeli businessman Ronen Vered was attacked and robbed at gunpoint in his store in Los Angeles. Two masked assailants struck him on the head and stole a Rolex watch worth $50,000. Vered was hospitalized, and there is no suspicion of a hate crime.

Israeli businessman Ronen Vered was attacked and robbed at gunpoint in his store in Los Angeles. Two masked assailants broke into the store during daylight hours, struck him on the head with the gun, and stole a Rolex watch worth $50,000 from his hand. Vered was hospitalized, and there is no suspicion that this was a hate crime motivated by his being Israeli. According to him, a vehicle was parked nearby and appeared to be watching the store. The assailants fled with the watch. At this stage, no details have been released about the suspects' identities or any arrests. Vered has lived in Los Angeles for 20 years and is active in the Jewish community.