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20 Masked Thieves Target Nordstrom and Valentino in Westfield Topanga Mall Smash-and-Grab

Oct 5, 2024, 05:14 PM

A group of approximately 20 masked thieves carried out a smash-and-grab robbery at the Westfield Topanga mall in Los Angeles on Friday night, October 4th. The suspects, dressed in dark clothing and hoodies, ransacked the Nordstrom and Valentino stores, stealing high-end items such as designer handbags. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the thieves swiftly entered the mall and grabbed merchandise before fleeing. Video captured by a customer documented the heist.