Mother crashes into fleeing burglars after they attempted to break into Sherman Oaks home
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by: Angelique Brenes
A mother in Sherman Oaks made a frantic dash to confront burglars attempting to break into her home while her children were inside with their grandmother, leaving the family shaken and fearful for their safety.
The incident occurred Saturday afternoon while the couple was out, leaving the grandmother to watch the children. According to the family, two masked men wearing gray hoodies appeared outside the back sliding door. The grandmother immediately called her daughter, frantically warning that the suspects were trying to break in.
Prior to hopping the front fence, the burglars likely disabled the home’s surveillance cameras, as the couple’s sophisticated security system went dark, the family said.
The mother, who was out at the time, returned quickly in her G-Wagon. She said the adrenaline of the moment caused her to unintentionally strike the suspects’ white Honda. Surveillance footage shows two men immediately fleeing on foot, followed moments later by a third man who struggled to exit the passenger side, likely the getaway driver, because the driver-side doors were jammed.
While the thieves escaped, they left behind a significant amount of evidence. Los Angeles Police Department officers collected radios and walkie-talkies, a crowbar, wallets, and identification from the damaged vehicle.
The family said they are now fearful of leaving the house, even for short trips or holiday gatherings.
The homeowners said they hope that with the suspects’ names and addresses, police will be able to make significant progress in the investigation.
Rachel Menitoff contributed to this article.
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