Armed burglary suspects use SUV, chainsaws to break into West Rancho Dominguez business

A distribution company in West Rancho Dominguez was targeted by armed burglars who used an SUV to break through a gate and gain access to the building. 

It's just the latest in a series of burglaries targeting the business over the past few months, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. 

What we know:

The burglary happened just before 3 a.m. at a distribution company located off Compton and Main. 

The suspects used a white Dodge Durango to drive through the security gate and then employed chainsaws to cut through a metal roll-up door. A Porsche SUV was also involved.

The business, which distributes vaping supplies like vape pens, has been targeted multiple times in recent months. The same Dodge Durango was reportedly used in a previous burglary at the location.

The owner of the distribution company was monitoring security cameras when multiple suspects broke into the business early this morning. The suspects used the SUV to knock down the gate and chainsaws to breach the door, stealing merchandise before fleeing the scene.

What we don't know:

There is currently no description of the suspects, and the quantity of stolen merchandise remains unknown. By the time sheriff's deputies arrived, the suspects had already left the scene.

The specific items sought by the burglars remain unclear.

What's next:

Police are actively searching for the suspects involved in the burglary. They are seeking any information related to the white Dodge Durango and Porsche SUV.

The public is encouraged to report any leads to assist in the investigation.

The Source: Information from this story is from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and an interview with the business owner on March 11, 2025.

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