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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Fairfax District business owners saddened, on edge and forced to close after burglary uptick
Multiple businesses in L.A.'s Fairfax District have fallen victim to smash-and-grab burglaries in recent times, and now business owners are having to make tough decisions on whether they want to operate in the area. One of the businesses most recently hit is Solestage, located at 455 North Fairfax Avenue. According to Los Angeles Police Department Officer Miller, a group of thieves used a blue Toyota Camry to smash into the storefront and steal merchandise before fleeing in a different vehicle before 5 a.m. on May 16. The suspects were gone by the time police arrived, Officer Miller said. Solestage sells high-end streetwear and merchandise, and according to store owner Robert McClenton, that's exactly what the thieves took. Celebrity-owned pot shop in Los Angeles burglarized 'I went to the surveillance cameras, looked and saw the car [had been driven] in, and when I got here, the car was still there running,' McClenton said of the Friday morning burglary. 'It's crazy because I get up every morning to get here to make sure I'm available for people to come out here and see these items…it's heartbreaking.' Neither LAPD nor McClenton were able to elaborate on how much was taken from the store. McClenton told KTLA that it will likely cost 'tens of thousands of dollars' to repair the storefront and security gate that were damaged in the burglary and that he is still unsure of how much insurance will cover. Los Angeles barbershop blasts 'Baby Shark' to ward off homeless Another nearby store owner spoke with KTLA on Monday about the rise in burglaries. While he declined to go on camera, he provided surveillance video that shows a similar tactic being employed by the thieves that hit his establishment: using a vehicle to ram right through the storefront. In fact, similar crimes have already happened at his store twice this year, once in February and again in April, he said. He also noted that he is aware of at least three other businesses in the area that have been targeted. The assistant manager of another Fairfax District business – one that has not been burglarized – told KTLA that he's 'always wondering if we're next.' Chipotle is giving out $1 million in free burritos this summer: Here's how to get one 'Nobody's really doing anything about it,' Milton Hernandez said. '[There needs to be] more security and more patrolling.' In the meantime, most businesses appear to be staying open, except for Solestage; owner McClenton says he is moving his entire inventory out of the store because he is forced to shut down for the next couple of weeks, meaning that on top of all the products lost, he is also losing business. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Smash-and-grab burglars ram stolen car into high-end shop in L.A., police say
Authorities are searching for burglars who hit a high-end sneaker shop hours before its doors opened, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Officers sent to the 400 block of North Fairfax Avenue around 5 a.m. Friday found that a blue Toyota Camry had rammed into Solestage, a shop known for streetwear, accessories and sneakers. LAPD Officer Drake Madison said the vehicle had been reported stolen. It is unclear what items were taken from the store. Read more: Smash-and-grab robbers coordinated crimes on social media. Eight culprits now face prison Solestage did not immediately respond to a request for comment Friday. Authorities say the suspects ran away, but had no other information about them as of Friday afternoon. Anyone with information is asked to contact the LAPD's Wilshire Division at (213) 473-0476. During non-business hours, or on weekends, calls should be directed to (877) 527-3247. Tips can also be made anonymously via or (800) 222-8477. Read more: Retail theft surge in Inland Empire store prompts new policy: Leave shopping bags with the cashier Solestage sells brands such as Supreme and Louis Vuitton — with a wallet collaboration costing about $3,500 — and claims to house the 'rarest' collection of clothing and foot apparel. The store was among those targeted by thieves in June 2020 after weeks of civil unrest across L.A. While such smash-and-grab crimes drew widespread attention online, a Times analysis found they made up only a fraction of the city's burglaries in 2020. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
16-05-2025
- Los Angeles Times
Smash-and-grab burglars ram stolen car into high-end shop in L.A., police say
Authorities are searching for burglars who hit a high-end sneaker shop hours before its doors opened, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Officers sent to the 400 block of North Fairfax Avenue around 5 a.m. Friday found that a blue Toyota Camry had rammed into Solestage, a shop known for streetwear, accessories and sneakers. LAPD Officer Drake Madison said the vehicle had been reported stolen. It is unclear what items were taken from the store. Solestage did not immediately respond to a request for comment Friday. Authorities say the suspects ran away, but had no other information about them as of Friday afternoon. Anyone with information is asked to contact the LAPD's Wilshire Division at (213) 473-0476. During non-business hours, or on weekends, calls should be directed to (877) 527-3247. Tips can also be made anonymously via or (800) 222-8477. Solestage sells brands such as Supreme and Louis Vuitton — with a wallet collaboration costing about $3,500 — and claims to house the 'rarest' collection of clothing and foot apparel. The store was among those targeted by thieves in June 2020 after weeks of civil unrest across L.A. While such smash-and-grab crimes drew widespread attention online, a Times analysis found they made up only a fraction of the city's burglaries in 2020.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Smash-and-grab burglars crash car into famous Fairfax sneaker shop
A suspect drove a car into the storefront of a popular sneaker shop on Fairfax Avenue early Friday morning and made off with stolen goods, police confirmed. The incident was reported at about 5 a.m. on the 400 block of North Fairfax , according to the Los Angeles Police Department. When officers arrived, they found a blue Toyota Camry that was driven into the front of Solestage, a high-end streetwear and sneaker shop. The suspects fled on foot and were yet to be located as of 7:40 a.m. Police said that items were taken, although it's not yet clear how many and what the estimated value is of the stolen goods. Images captured by KTLA on Friday morning showed the Camry inside the shop with broken glass on the ground. Solestage is well known for being among the shops used in the popular 'Sneaker Shopping' webseries by Complex. The series follows celebrities browsing stores and picking out their long-sought-after sneakers. Recent guests who shopped at Solestage on the show include Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James, rapper Freddie Gibbs, WNBA star Angel Reese and actor Samuel L. Jackson. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
