Burglars' Heist at LA Mall: $100K Luxury Goods Stolen, Guards Fend Off with Bear Spray
A group of 30 to 50 individuals armed with bear spray swarmed a Nordstrom store at the Westfield Topanga Mall in Los Angeles, stealing around $100,000 worth of luxury items. The suspects used the bear spray to neutralize security guards before making off with high-end clothing and handbags. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, was captured on video showing suspects wearing hoods and masks. There were no immediate arrests, and the suspects fled in vehicles, including a BMW. This follows a similar mob-style robbery at an Yves Saint Laurent store in Glendale, where the loss was estimated at $300,000. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass condemned the robbery and called for those responsible to be held accountable.