Gun Found Linked To Notorious Ex-LAPD Officer In High-Stakes Robbery Case

In a shocking twist of fate, a gun registered to Christopher Dorner, the infamous former Los Angeles police officer, has been discovered in the Airbnb of two alleged "crime tourists." Federal prosecutors reveal that these individuals are accused of a brazen armed robbery, stealing a $1 million watch from a man at the luxurious Beverly Wilshire hotel. This incident raises a multitude of questions about how such a weapon from a notorious criminal's past ended up in the hands of these alleged thieves.

The robbery, which occurred last week, was executed in broad daylight, leaving onlookers shocked. The suspects, identified as South American nationals, reportedly targeted the victim in front of his family, using intimidation to steal his luxury timepiece. The implications of this case stretch far beyond the immediate crime, as investigators piece together the connection between Dorner's firearm and the recent robbery.

As authorities delve deeper into the investigation, Assistant U.S. Attorney Jena MacCabe noted that while they cannot confirm if Dorner's gun was used in the robbery, it remains the only weapon discovered in connection with the suspects. This raises critical questions about the chains of possession and the potential links to Dorner's violent history, which included the murders of four individuals during a vengeful rampage against the LAPD.

A gun once registered to Christopher Dorner — the notorious former L.A. cop who killed four people including two law officers — was found in the L.A. Airbnb of a pair of alleged “crime tourists,” federal prosecutors say. The two South American nationals are accused of stealing a $1-million watch at gunpoint last week on the patio of the Beverly Wilshire hotel. Did they use Dorner’s gun to carry out the alleged crime?

Assistant U.S. Atty. Jena MacCabe would not confirm the weapon was used in the alleged robbery, KCAL reported, but an affidavit says it was the only weapon found in connection with the arrests. “We’re still trying to figure it out,” MacCabe said.

The Alleged Robbery Incident

Prosecutors say the suspects held up the victim in front of his wife and twin 5-year-old daughters at the high-end Beverly Hills hotel. One held a gun while the other took off the man’s luxury watch, a Patek Philippe, then fled in a car with a stolen plate, the affidavit says.