Suspect Sok was an employee of Sectran Security Armored Car Division. During a money pick-up on Pioneer Blvd, Suspect Sok threatened his partner and stole a money bag containing a large amount of U.S. Currency and fled the scene. Suspect Sok was immediately identified and could not be located during the investigation. Suspect Sok was featured several times on America's Most Wanted television show.
In July 2011, Norwalk Sheriff's Detectives were contacted by the Quebec, Canada Police Department who advised that they may know the location of Suspect Sok. Norwalk Detectives provided Canadian officials with certified fingerprints and an arrest warrant. Canadian officials continued their investigation and in late January of 2012, detained Suspect Sok pending extradition to the United States. Suspect Sok had been a fugitive for over 11 years.
On May 1, 2012, Suspect Sok was extradited to the State of New York and then subsequently extradited to Los Angeles on May 23, 2012 where he is being held on $50,000 bail for Robbery.
Suspect Sok is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on June 22, 2012 at Bellflower Court House. None of the stolen money has been recovered.
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