A pack of at least 30 thieves robbed a California Yves Saint Laurent store in broad daylight — making off with an estimated $300,000 worth of merchandise in the brazen smash and grab.
Video of the theft obtained by KTLA shows the suspects in dark clothing racing in and out of the high-end fashion store at the Americana at Brand shopping center in Glendale shortly after 5 p.m. on Tuesday.
A man who appears to be a delivery driver scuffles with one of the suspects as he tries to flee the store — but the thief got away and jumped into a moving car that sped off, video shows.
One person can be heard telling the delivery man that it’s “not worth” getting hurt.
The Glendale Police Department confirmed to KTLA there were at least 30 people made off with roughly $300,000 of loot in the heist.
About 30 thieves hit the store around 5 p.m. on Tuesday, police said.Twitter
There were at least 30 people involved and an estimated $300,000 worth of merchandise was taken.
Police Chief Manny Cid vowed in a statement that “this type of criminal activity will not be tolerated in Glendale.”
Cid said residents can expect to see an expanded police presence downtown.
“The Glendale Police Department will pursue all leads and utilize every available resource to apprehend those responsible and bring them to justice,” Cid said.
One of the thieves was filmed getting in the back seat of a moving car as he fled the scene.
Glendale Police are offering a $50,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those involved.Twitter
Caruso, the company that owns the upscale shopping center, is offering a $50,000 reward for information that leads to the arrests and convictions of the thieves.
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