Suspects steal irreplaceable personal belongings from 'La Blanquita' restaurant in East LA: Video

Thursday, February 10, 2022
EAST LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KABC) -- The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is searching for four men suspected of robbing the La Blanquita Carniceria restaurant in East L.A.

It all happened on Jan. 25 shortly after 3 a.m. The business is located at 4136 East Cesar E. Chavez Avenue.
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Authorities say the suspects cut the lock on the gate with an electric grinder and broke into the restaurant after smashing a glass door. They then searched the business and left, but later returned with a vehicle, went to the second floor of the restaurant, and stole a company safe, along with irreplaceable personal belongings and important documents.

The group was seen driving either a dark blue newer Nissan Armada or an Infiniti QX80.
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Anyone with information should contact the L.A. County Sheriff's East Los Angeles Station at (323) 264-4151. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

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