Burglars Target LGBTQ+ Community Center in Sun Valley, Stealing Thousands in Electronics

Burglary at Somos Familia Valley

• 🎯 Burglars broke into the Somos Familia Valley LGBTQ+ community center in Sun Valley, causing significant damage.
• 🧱 They created multiple holes in the walls to gain entry, specifically targeting the electrical room.

Disabling Security Systems

• ⚡ The thieves cut the power to the center's cameras and alarm system to avoid detection.
• 💡 This allowed them to operate undetected for a period, facilitating the theft.

Stolen Equipment and Impact

• 💻 Nearly $8,000 worth of electronics were stolen, including computers, phones, and an iPad.
• 💔 The loss is devastating for the nonprofit, which relies on this technology for its campaigns, organizing efforts, and programs.

Community Support and Rebuilding

• 🤝 The center serves local LGBTQ+ families and is vital to the San Fernando Valley community, offering programs like dance classes and support groups.
• 💰 A GoFundMe page has been established to help raise funds for new electronics and to support the center's rebuilding efforts.
• 🚓 A police report has been filed, and the center is seeking information from the public.