LOS ANGELES, CA – A daring group of thieves successfully infiltrated a cash storage facility in Los Angeles on Easter Sunday, making off with an estimated $30 million. This audacious act is potentially one of the most significant heists the city has ever experienced.
The crime is suspected to have occurred at a GardaWorld facility located in Sylmar, a suburban area nestled in the San Fernando Valley. The perpetrators are thought to have gained entry to the building either through the side or the roof, subsequently breaching the vault without triggering any alarm systems.
The extent of the theft was not realized until the following Monday when employees opened the vault. Surprisingly, there were no visible indications that the vault had been tampered with.
According to the Los Angeles Times, this theft ranks among the largest cash burglaries in the city’s history, surpassing any previous armored car heist. Although the police have not officially identified the victimized business, local sources suggest it is likely a GardaWorld facility.
The Los Angeles Police Department is collaborating with the FBI to investigate the incident. However, no additional details about the ongoing investigation are available at the moment.
This incident occurs nearly two years after a high-profile theft where approximately $100 million worth of jewels and other valuables were stolen from a Brink’s truck at a Southern California truck stop. The culprits behind that theft have not yet been apprehended.