5 Westwood businesses hit by burglars within 10 minutes

Burglars hit 5 Westwood businesses within 10 minutes

LAPD investigators said the burglars took off with cash.

LOS ANGELES - The weekend is off to a frustrating start for five business owners in Los Angeles’ Westwood neighborhood after being hit by burglars overnight.

A Westwood business is boarded up after a break-in overnight.

Investigators with the Los Angeles Police Department said five businesses, including two restaurants, were broken into along the 1800 block of Westwood Boulevard between 2:30 a.m. and 2:40 a.m. Friday. Evidence from the scene shows the windows on the front entrances of the businesses were smashed.

LAPD officials said the suspects were two men wearing gray sweatpants, gray sweatshirts and ski masks.

Small Westwood mom-and-pop businesses hit by burglars

Businesses in West Los Angeles were targeted by burglars overnight.

Investigators said the thieves got away with cash but did not disclose an estimated amount. Detectives were in the process of canvassing surveillance footage.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the LAPD.