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Authorities release images of 27 suspects in East LA AutoZone break-ins
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Danielle Smith , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incidents occurred on consecutive days, with one happening at around 3:30 a.
A business in East Los Angeles suffered significant loss and damage due to break-ins. m. Further details about the break-ins are available from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
The sheriff's department has released images of suspects. Multiple people are believed to have been involved in the incidents, which are described as similar in nature. The exact items taken and their value are not specified, but damage to the store is reported to include smashed windows and computers.
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Category: business ·
Published: August 15, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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