Category: Smash and Grab

LA Robberies Reached 2021 High Last Week, Though 12.7 Percent Lower Than 2019

LOS ANGELES—While robberies overall have decreased by 12.7 percent this year compared to 2019, last week had the highest number of robberies for the entire year, with about 200 reported, Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore said Dec. 7. The vast majority of the reported robberies were street robberies, Moore added. “We’ve seen in September, October and November instances…


14 Arrested in Smash-and-Grab Robberies, All Are out of Custody

LOS ANGELES—Authorities announced Dec. 2 that 14 people have been arrested in connection with 11 smash-and-grab robberies from North Hollywood to South Los Angeles but all have been released from custody. The suspects were released either due to their age, posting bail, or $0 bail policies, Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michel Moore said. At…


Four Suspects in Lakewood Home Depot Robbery Arrested in Beverly Hills

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.—Four suspects who police believe might be involved in the flash mob robbery of at least $400 in merchandise from a Home Depot in the Lakewood Center Mall were arrested in Beverly Hills Nov. 27. Just after 9 p.m. Friday, police received a call regarding several cars driving with no license plates near Beverly Drive and Dayton Way,…


Robbers Steal Sledgehammers From Home Depot in Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, Calif.—Up to 20 men and boys stole sledgehammers and crowbars from The Home Depot at the Lakewood Center Mall Friday night, Nov. 26, prompting fears the tools will be used in smash-and-grab robberies. At 7:46 p.m. Friday, approximately eight males entered the store, walked directly to the tool aisle, and stole various sledgehammers, crowbars, and hammers, said…


Weekend String of Organized Retail Crime Strikes Bay Area Before Thanksgiving

SAN JOSE, Calif.—On the weekend before Thanksgiving, multiple smash-and-grab robberies targeted businesses throughout the Bay Area. The robberies are part of the organized retail crime epidemic. The Lululemon in San Jose’s Santana Row is the latest victim of smash-and-grab. Police informed NTD Television that a group of suspects entered the store at around 6:30 p.m….