East LA Businesses Targeted by Thieves: Bakery Card Reader Stolen, T-Mobile Store Rammed

Bakery Theft

• 💡 A bakery owner in East Los Angeles lost over $18,000 after a woman stole the shop's automatic card reader.
• 🎯 The theft occurred on a Saturday afternoon when the woman paid for items in cash, then quickly snatched the reader from the countertop.
• 🧠 The owner believes the thief intended to steal the card reader and paid in cash to avoid leaving a digital footprint.

T-Mobile Store Vandalism

• 💥 In an unrelated incident, a T-Mobile store in the same area was targeted by a driver attempting to ram into the storefront with a white van.
• ⚠️ The driver was unable to break through the metal security gates after two attempts and fled when the alarm sounded.
• 🛠️ Although nothing was stolen, the store sustained damage, leading to mounting cleanup and repair costs.

Business Owner Frustration

• 🗣️ Business owners in the East LA area are expressing frustration and are on edge due to a recent surge in crime.
• ⚖️ Both incidents are currently under investigation by the LA County Sheriff's Department.