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Burglars cut power before breaking into Tujunga home and stealing $1,000 belt
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· August 21, 2026
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Key points They smashed through a window and stole a belt valued at about $1,000. No one was home at the time, and no injuries were reported.
A break-in occurred at a residence where burglars cut the power before entering. They smashed through a window and stole a belt valued at about $1,000. The incident happened at around 9 p.m. on Thursday.
The burglars shut off power at the residence's breaker box. No one was home at the time, and no injuries were reported. As of early Friday, no arrests had been made.
Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the actions of the authorities involved. The break-in is being investigated, with the LAPD providing information about the incident.
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Category: safety Published: August 21, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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