Liao says he stopped at an Arco gas station at about 9:30 p.m. Monday at Rosemead Blvd. and Rush Street to get gas and wash his car. He was sitting in his BMW when the robber got in through the unlocked back door. I told him OK you don t shoot me . I give you money, no problem, explained Liao.
The robber stole Liao s cell phone and $1,500 in cash, according to Liao, but when he wanted to steal the car, Liao refused and the robber hits him in the face with a gun.
Liao says that he pretended that the car has a new keyless system that would only allow the owner to drive it. The video shows the robber becoming furious and hitting Liao again, knocking off his glasses.