AutoZone Stores in Los Angeles Burglarized 3 Times Near Street Takeovers over the Weekend
More than 100 vehicles joined the first takeover, and deputies are reviewing video as they seek suspects and assess the damage.
- An East Los Angeles AutoZone store was burglarized twice in less than 24 hours during separate street takeovers at Atlantic Boulevard and Olympic Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
- Authorities reported that about 100 vehicles participated in the first takeover early Saturday at 2:30 a.m., with a similar gathering occurring at the same intersection around 3 a.m. Sunday.
- Workers have been repeatedly cleaning up and securing damaged windows and doors, with employee Rodrigo telling FOX 11 he wears a bullet-resistant vest because he feels unsafe. "We're doing it 24/7," Rodrigo said.
- The East Los Angeles Station will deploy additional patrol resources to the area as detectives investigate, while authorities confirmed another AutoZone in Watts was targeted during a separate street takeover Sunday.
- Investigators are currently reviewing surveillance footage to identify suspects, and anyone with information is asked to contact the East Los Angeles Sheriff's Station at 323-264-4151 or submit anonymous tips to LA Crime Stoppers.
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A local in AutoZone was looted twice during illegal street takeovers that took place on Saturday and Sunday in eastern Los Angeles
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