In a string of burglaries that has left San Fernando Valley business owners battling frustration and rising costs, a singular note of contrition has emerged from the chaos. As reported by NBC Los Angeles, amid at least ten business break-ins over the past couple of nights, one burglar left behind an apology note stating, "Sorry, need $ for drugs, won’t come back."
The criminal's scribbled confession was found after a break-in at a local health food restaurant, Flor De Lima Farms, where surveillance footage captured someone breaking through the establishment. Isaiah Rosario, the owner of the neighboring San Fernando Coffee Company, described the week as "an emotional rollercoaster," according to KTLA. Despite losing only $6 from the cash register, Rosario is faced with the reality that its replacement will cost around $1,000.
Adding to the series of unfortunate events, another nearby eatery, Teriyaki Madness, was targeted twice within the same week, its glass window shattered and cash register again a focus for thieves, as detailed by KTLA. The businesses along the Maclay corridor have been hit hard, with a variety of establishments from coffee shops to ice cream parlors facing the brunt of these criminal acts.
Meanwhile, detectives are working on potential leads, leveraging both the video and the note left at the scene as evidence, as per ABC7. No arrests have yet been made.
