Thieves Swipe Toys for Downtown Christmas Event, A Holiday Heist
April 12, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles Police Department officials report Central Division detectives are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying two thieves who broke into a U-Haul truck filled with bags of toys that were to be given away as part of a non-profit “Christmas giveaway” event.
On December 15, 2024, between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m., two male Hispanic suspects approached the victim’s parked and locked U-Haul cargo truck, located in the parking area near the 1000 block of South Hill Street, and broke the lock off the rear roll-up cargo door. Both suspects initially walked away from the victim’s truck, leaving the roll-up door in the down position. They returned a few minutes later in a green 1990s GMC/Chevrolet pickup truck and parked behind the victim’s truck. The suspects entered the rear cargo area of the victim’s truck, removed numerous bags filled with toys, and loaded all the bags into the rear of the suspect’s vehicle before driving away in the suspect vehicle.
Suspect 1 is a 20-year-old male Hispanic, with black hair and unknown eye color, approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing around 165 pounds. He was wearing a gray and black sweater, a blue shirt, dark pants, and a dark face mask.
Suspect 2 is an 18 to 20-year-old male Hispanic, with black hair and unknown eye color, approximately 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing around 150 pounds. He was wearing a light-colored hoodie, gray pants, black shoes, and a black face mask.
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Anyone with information is urged to call the Los Angeles Police Department, Central Area Division Auto Detectives Section, Detective K. Remolino, Serial No. 32698, at (213) 996-1854 or Detective II G. Mimms, Serial No. 31584, at 213-236-1463. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the LA Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.
Source & photos: Los Angeles Police Department
