NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Los Angeles (KABC) — Police said several suspects stole merchandise from the WSS shoe store in North Hollywood and fled, but police quickly captured them.
Los Angeles police say tracking technology helped them locate a thief and stolen merchandise at a North Hills apartment complex Tuesday night.
Officers converged on the scene near the intersection of Chase Street and Columbus Avenue. They were well-equipped and equipped with less-lethal devices such as beanbag rounds.
They eventually took the suspect into custody. Details about the suspect were not immediately available.
It all started at the WSS store near Vineland Avenue and Sherman Way in North Hollywood on Tuesday around 9 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
According to police, as the employees were about to close the store, the thieves entered the store, stole merchandise and fled.
The Los Angeles Police Department said the five suspects were unarmed. The amount of merchandise stolen and its value are unknown, but investigators are calling this a grand theft incident.
WSS issued the following statement:
“We are aware of the recent incident at our North Hollywood location and are working closely with law enforcement investigators. At this time, we are unable to comment further as this matter remains under investigation. The safety of our customers and our team members remains our top priority and we continue to work diligently to ensure a safe environment in all of our stores. Further updates will be available It will be provided as soon as possible.”
A WSS employee told ABC7 that the tracking devices are hidden inside the products and are difficult to find.
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