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LA County Sheriff Seeks IDs for 27 AutoZone Suspects

8/17/2026

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Summary

Story summary

LA County Sheriff’s Department asks the public to ID over 27 AutoZone burglary suspects in East Los Angeles.
The first break-in was on Aug 8 at 2:22 a.m., when a skull-printed “Wild One” hoodie wearer shattered doors.
Investigators released photos of 16 suspects after the second burglary on Aug 9 at 3:30 a.m.
Store video shows shattered windows, broken computers, destroyed electrical systems, and suspects holding phones or a “Scream” mask.

History

Historical Context

Since the ATF-led Project Safe Neighborhoods began in 2001, federal, state and local agencies have pooled intelligence and resources to curb violent crime, processing more than 285,000 gun-trace requests in FY 2007. That inter-agency model underpins today’s push for a joint task force to stop the AutoZone break-ins, echoing earlier coordinated theft crackdowns.

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Story summary

LA County Sheriff’s Department asks the public to ID over 27 AutoZone burglary suspects in East Los Angeles.
The first break-in was on Aug 8 at 2:22 a.m., when a skull-printed “Wild One” hoodie wearer shattered doors.
Investigators released photos of 16 suspects after the second burglary on Aug 9 at 3:30 a.m.
Store video shows shattered windows, broken computers, destroyed electrical systems, and suspects holding phones or a “Scream” mask.

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