Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has made public a set of images showing 27 individuals it believes were involved in two recent break‑ins at an AutoZone retail store in East Los Angeles. The department is asking anyone with information to come forward and help identify the people shown in the photographs.
The incidents occurred in the early hours of August 9, 2026, with police reports indicating that the store at the 1130 block of South Atlantic Boulevard was forced open at approximately 3:30 a.m. Both break‑ins resulted in theft of merchandise, prompting a swift investigative response from the sheriff’s office.
In the days following the thefts, investigators compiled surveillance stills and other visual evidence that led to a list of more than two dozen possible suspects. The department released the images together with a request for tips, emphasizing that the public’s assistance could be critical to advancing the case and potentially recovering stolen property.
The sheriff’s office has not disclosed additional details about the nature of the stolen items or the specific methods used to gain entry, focusing instead on the identification effort. Residents of the surrounding neighborhoods are encouraged to review the photos and contact authorities if they recognize any of the individuals. The release represents a standard practice for the department when confronting cases that involve multiple participants and limited eyewitness accounts.
Authorities continue to investigate the AutoZone burglaries and have indicated that further information may be released as the inquiry progresses. The public’s cooperation is being sought to bring the suspects to justice and to deter similar crimes in the area.