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27 suspected of ransacking AutoZone during East L.A. street takeovers
Los Angeles Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Investigators are seeking public assistance to identify 27 suspects involved in burglarizing an AutoZone in East Los Angeles during two consecutive nights of street takeovers on August 8 and 9.
- On August 8, a suspect wearing a "Wild One" skull hoodie shattered the store's glass doors, followed by a coordinated group burglary involving 10 others; a similar incident occurred the next night with 16 suspects possibly involved in both events.
- Surveillance footage captured suspects rushing in and out with merchandise amid roaring engines, showing significant damage including shattered glass, empty shelves, cracked computer screens, and destruction to the store’s electrical system.
- Some suspects were seen holding phones, and one wore a "Scream" mask with an American flag design; authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the East Los Angeles Sheriff's Department or provide anonymous tips.
