Police say man hit, robbed woman, 71

A man was arrested Wednesday in connection with a home invasion robbery after he allegedly pistolwhipped a 71-year-old woman in her Beverly Grove home before stealing expensive jewelry and fleeing the scene, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Detectives arrested 31year-old Los Angeles resident Dillon Anthony Klincke on suspicion of robbery, according to a police news release. Klincke’s bail has been set at $175,000.

Earlier Wednesday, a home invasion robbery was reported at 2:26 p.m. in the 6600 block of 5th Street, said Officer Rosario Cervantes, a police spokesperson.

A man wearing a “Halloween”-type mask pistolwhipped the female resident of the home and demanded access to a safe, which contained high-end jewelry, Cervantes said.

The woman suffered bruises and cuts and was treated by Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics at the scene. She’s expected to fully recover.

Police said they are still trying to determine the dollar amount that was stolen.