Burglars Tunnel Through Wall to Steal $100,000 from South Los Angeles Family Business

A family-owned business in South Los Angeles suffered a devastating financial blow on August 26, 2025, after burglars tunneled through a wall to bypass security systems and steal $100,000 in cash.

The highly coordinated burglary was discovered when the owners arrived to open the business. According to investigators, the thieves cut a hole through an exterior or adjacent wall of the property to gain entry to the office area where the funds were stored. The precision of the break-in suggests the perpetrators may have had prior knowledge of the layout of the building and the location of the cash reserves.

This loss has left the family business in a critical financial situation, as the stolen money was designated for operating expenses and employee payroll. The Los Angeles Police Department has launched an investigation, reviewing security footage from the surrounding block and interviewing neighboring residents and business owners for any leads.