Rampant Smash-and-Grab Thefts Plague Santa Anita Mall During Holiday Shopping Season
A smash-and-grab robbery at the Santa Anita mall in California caused panic among shoppers during the busy holiday season. Thieves smashed display cases at the Rebag store, stealing wallets, watches, and purses. The sound of breaking glass led to confusion and some mistook it for gunfire. Customers sought shelter in nearby stores, and workers reported other recent robberies in the area. The suspects fled in a white Infiniti sedan, and no arrests have been made.