Pico Rivera Pharmacy Hit 5 Times This Year by Thieves Targeting Narcotics

Pharmacy Targeted Repeatedly

• 🎯 W&P Pharmacy in Pico Rivera has been broken into five times since March, with the latest incident occurring recently.
• 🔨 Thieves used a power saw to cut through a metal rollaway door and a crowbar to smash a glass door, gaining entry in under five minutes.

Stolen Goods and Impact

• 💊 The criminals specifically target narcotics, including severe pain medications often used for post-surgery recovery.
• 💰 They make off with tens of thousands of dollars worth of drugs, estimated to be worth twice as much on the streets.
• 💔 The thefts have a significant impact on patients, including those with cancer, who are unable to pick up their essential medications.

Security Measures Ineffective

• 🚨 Despite multiple security measures, including cameras, alarms, and a reinforced metal door, the pharmacy continues to be a target.
• 💬 The pharmacy owners express extreme frustration, stating that they are trying to do everything in their power to enhance security but it makes it very hard to operate.

Community and Law Enforcement Response

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The pharmacy has been a family-owned operation for 15 years, serving the community.
• 🔍 LA County Sheriff's are investigating, looking into potential connections to other pharmacy break-ins in the area.