BHPD arrests three suspects for Il Pastaio shooting

The Beverly Hills Police Department arrested Tuesday three alleged gang members for the robbery and shooting that took place at Il Pastaio restaurant in March.

Malik Lamont Powell, 20, Khai McGhee, 18, and Marquise Anthony Gordon, 30, are being charged with the federal crime of Conspiracy to Commit Interference with Commerce by Robbery. The suspects are allegedly members of the Rollin’ 30s Crips street gang, federal authorities said.

The robbers allegedly stole an Il Pastaio restaurant patron’s $500,000 watch at gunpoint while he was dining outside on March 4, police said. A struggle between the patron and the robbers resulted in another nearby patron being shot. Her injuries were nonfatal.

Powell, McGhee and Gordon are being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Downtown Los Angeles without bail. Federal authorities said they suspect five people were involved with the robbery.

“This robbery was a brazen attack midday in the heart of Beverly Hills, endangering the lives of everyone in the area,”said Beverly Hills Police Chief Dominick Rivetti.

Police have not yet recovered the stolen watch. Its owner has set a $50,000 reward for its return.