A woman was caught on video ramming her car into a California taco restaurant, later revealed to be a former employee of the establishment who had not worked there for four years. The incident occurred at Tacos Reyes in Canoga Park, with bystanders capturing the chaos on video as they alerted nearby police officers. The suspect was seen repeatedly backing into the restaurant and causing significant damage before being apprehended by law enforcement.
Upon arriving on the scene, police officers used non-lethal rounds to stop the suspect from continuing to ram her car into the building. They were able to pull her out of the vehicle and take her into custody. The woman was hospitalized with minor injuries and later charged with felony vandalism for the destruction she caused inside the restaurant. Fortunately, no other injuries were reported during the incident.
Witnesses described the chaotic scene, with an employee from a nearby bar recalling how she had to evacuate customers and co-workers due to the shared wall with the taco joint. The suspect’s actions resulted in extensive damage to both buildings, with the owner of Tacos Reyes expressing relief that no one was hurt. The owner confirmed that the suspect was a former employee of the restaurant, despite not having worked there for several years.
The owner’s daughter, Antonia Reyes, revealed that the suspect had left on good terms four years ago and that her mother still worked at the restaurant. Despite the devastation caused by the suspect’s actions, the family expressed sympathy for her and emphasized that they still had love for her family. Tacos Reyes will be closed for the foreseeable future, with the owner expressing gratitude that everyone was able to evacuate safely during the incident.
The incident remains under investigation by the police, who are working to gather more information about the suspect’s motives and the circumstances surrounding the vandalism. The community expressed shock at the events that unfolded at Tacos Reyes, with many expressing support for the restaurant and its owners during this difficult time. The family-owned business will need to recover from the damages caused by the former employee’s actions, with the hope that they can reopen soon and continue serving the community.
