Suspect arrested in series of postal carrier robberies in Los Angeles County
By Jocelyn Fiset
KTLA
Police have arrested a man believed to be responsible for a series of armed robberies targeting United States Postal Service carriers in Studio City, Valley Village and Sherman Oaks, the Los Angeles Police Department announced Thursday.
He’s been identified as 28-year-old Andranik Naghdalyan.
The armed robberies occurred between Dec. 3, 2025 and Feb. 22, 2026 while USPS employees were performing their duties.
The suspect reportedly approached the victims armed with a firearm and demanded their postal keys and electronic scanners.
The incidents occurred at the following locations:
- Dec. 3, 2025, at approximately 4:40 p.m., in the 5200 block of Corteen Place, Valley Village
- Jan. 31, 2026, at approximately 11:20 a.m., in the 4100 block of Whitsett Avenue, Studio City
- Feb. 21, 2026, at approximately 2:00 p.m., in the 4800 block of Morella Avenue, Studio City
- Feb. 21, 2026, at approximately 2:23 p.m., in the 5700 block of Whitsett Avenue, Valley Village
- Feb. 22, 2026, at approximately 12:30 p.m., in the 5400 block of Ethel Avenue, Sherman Oaks
Police believe there may be additional victims of unreported robberies.
Andranik Naghdalyan, 28, is pictured in a photograph provided by the Los Angeles Police Department on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (LAPD)
On Feb. 22 at approximately 1 p.m., following a fifth robbery, LAPD officers arrested Naghdalyan during a traffic stop at the intersection of Tyrone Street and Hamlin Avenue.
During the arrest, evidence was uncovered that reportedly linked him to the crimes.
On Feb. 24, the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office filed five counts of robbery against Naghdalyan.
This investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Detective III Noah Stone, Serial No. 34372, Los Angeles Police Department, North Hollywood Detective Division, at (818) 754-8424, or Postal Inspector Marcus Updegraff, United States Postal Inspection Service, Los Angeles Division, at (626) 405-1314.
