Southeast Flash-Burglary and Illegal Street Takeover
September 18, 2024 – Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles Police Department officials report that on June 10, 2024, around 3:50 a.m., hundreds of individuals participated in a street takeover. They arrived at Century Boulevard and Hoover Street, illegally blocked the flow of traffic, and performed illegal and dangerous stunts (donuts and burnouts). Simultaneously, an AutoZone located on the 600 block of West Century Boulevard was burglarized by approximately 50-75 of the street takeover participants. The loss of property was estimated at $67,000.
One suspect was taken into custody after leading responding officers in a vehicle pursuit. Officers recovered approximately $1,200 dollars of stolen merchandise from the suspect’s vehicle. The suspect, 24-year-old Danny Sanchez, a resident of Los Angeles, was arrested and booked for Vehicle Code section 2800.2 (A) – Felony Reckless Evading of a Police Officer. The case was presented to the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office and felony charges were filed for Penal Code section 459 – Second Degree Burglary, Penal Code section 490.4(a) – Organized Retail Grand Theft, and Vehicle Code section 2800.2 – Reckless Evading of a Police Officer.
The LAPD Organized Retail Crime Task Force (ORCTF) would like the public’s assistance in identifying additional suspects. The suspects have shown a complete disregard for the safety and property of others. There is a wide range of suspect descriptions, but the suspects are believed to belong to street takeover groups.
Anyone with information regarding these types of incidents is urged to contact the ORCTF at 818-374-9420 or to email ORC@lapd.online. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P-3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.
Source & photos: Los Angeles Police Department
