Masked burglars struck two businesses in Los Angeles during separate street takeovers on Sunday night, with police reporting no arrests in either incident.
The first break-in occurred around 11 p.m. at Lorena Pharmacy on the 3400 block of Whittier Boulevard in Boyle Heights, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Video from the scene shows two suspects using a saw to cut through security bars before grabbing baskets of merchandise and fleeing.
Police said about 100 people had gathered nearby for a street takeover, and as many as 10 people eventually entered the pharmacy.
Just 15 minutes later, officers responded to a Jack in the Box near South Downey Road and East Olympic Boulevard in East Los Angeles, where another street takeover was underway. Three suspects reportedly entered the restaurant, and two masked individuals allegedly made off with two cash registers.
No injuries were reported in either burglary, police said. The incidents come as authorities investigate a string of burglaries connected to street takeovers across the Los Angeles area. Several AutoZone locations were burglarized during similar events earlier this month.
Footage of the incidents was posted on X by Real America's Voice, with one video reportedly captured by a woman from her front porch showing crowds in the street and smoke filling the air as cars performed burnouts.
Some commentary has framed the break-ins within broader criticism of California's Democratic leadership, pointing to recent wildfire response failures as evidence of systemic mismanagement. However, police statements have focused solely on the criminal acts and ongoing investigation.