27 Suspects Sought After AutoZone Ransacked During East LA Street Takeovers

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The group forced its way into the business and carried out what investigators described as a "coordinated, mob-like burglary," causing significant losses and damage, according to the Sheriff's Department.

Investigators believe the 16 suspects may also have taken part in a burglary at the same store the previous day during a street takeover.

The Sheriff's Department released surveillance images taken from footage recovered from the business. In total, photos of 27 suspects have been released in sheriff's bulletins.

The first burglary happened at about 2:22 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, when one person shattered the store's glass entry doors before 10 others went inside, KTLA reported.

Sheriff's officials previously told KTLA that a street takeover was underway near Olympic and Atlantic boulevards at the time and that spectators were believed to have ransacked the store.

Another street takeover was reported in the same area the following morning before some people left the gathering and entered the AutoZone, where items were stolen, KTLA reported.

The East Los Angeles store was one of several AutoZone locations targeted amid street takeover activity across the Los Angeles area that weekend. Break-ins were also reported at stores in Watts, Downey and Long Beach, according to KTLA.