Thieves broke into a GardaWorld money storage facility on Easter Sunday in what has been described as one of the largest cash heists in Southern California. The robbery took place at a facility located on Roxford Street in Sylmar, Los Angeles. Law enforcement sources have suggested that as much as $30 million may have been stolen, however, the exact amount is still being determined by investigators. The burglars managed to breach the building as well as the safe where the money was stored.
Los Angeles Police Department Cmdr. Elaine Morales confirmed the robbery to the media but did not provide further details. The LAPD and the FBI are currently conducting a joint investigation into the incident. GardaWorld, the company that owns the facility, has yet to issue a statement regarding the theft. The company is known for providing security services to Fortune 500 corporations, governments, and other high-profile clients. GardaWorld has offices in 45 countries and is dedicated to safeguarding its clients’ assets and operations.
Employees at the GardaWorld facility expressed shock at the heist, noting that the place is typically very secure. They were surprised that the thieves were able to bypass the security system and make off with such a significant amount of money. The theft is being compared to a previous incident in which jewelry and gemstones were stolen from a Brink’s tractor-trailer while the driver was asleep. The value of the stolen goods in that case remains disputed, with estimates ranging from less than $10 million to $100 million.
The recent robbery at the GardaWorld facility is one of the largest cash heists in Southern California, joining a list of high-profile thefts in the region. The LAPD and the FBI are working together to determine what exactly happened and who may be responsible for the crime. No arrests have been made in connection with the theft, leaving investigators with limited leads to follow. The incident has raised concerns about the security of storage facilities in the area and has left the community on edge as they await answers regarding the stolen money.
