A Gucci storefront at the Westfield Century City Mall in Los Angeles was robbed by a group of nine men on Monday. At about 3:10 p.m. PST, they barged into Bloomingdale’s and ran out with arms full of merchandise.
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that the incident took place, but has not provided any information about the value of the stolen goods. It’s still unclear whether the robbers were armed or if there were any injuries.GC Images
An LAPD spokeswoman told the Los Angeles Times on Tuesday that she didn’t know how many men were part of the group, though nine are depicted in the video. The police department hasn’t revealed whether any arrests have been made, and they declined to name the store that was robbed. They did, however, mention that the thieves fled the scene in a red Kia and a white SUV.summit, which took place on July 12. The department claims that retail theft in Los Angeles has increased by 14.
More than 200 retailers attended the summit. Speakers including LAPD Chief Michel Moore, City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto and representatives from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office discussed engagement between law enforcement and retail security, asset protection and enforcement operations.
Westfield’s Senior Vice President of US Security Operations, Dan Kennedy, said he could not comment on the mall chain’s security protocols, but that the company is “troubled by the recent uptick in organized retail crime.” He also added that Westfield is “diligent about coordinating our security training and preparedness with local law enforcement, [and] making appropriate plans based on the needs of each shopping center.
Weeks ago, another Gucci store was robbed in San Francisco. Burglars stole about $48,000 worth of merchandise, according to KGO-TV.
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