The Bellflower taco shop Tacos La Rueda faced its third robbery since opening in 2023, when two men orchestrated a heist on Tuesday afternoon, making off with the cash register and around $1,000; this unnerving episode was all caught on camera, with footage showing customers present during the theft, fortunately with no reported injuries. According to FOX LA, one suspect took charge of seizing the register, while his accomplice managed the door.
Notably, the getaway vehicle was identified as a silver Mercedes-Benz, bearing a dent on the trunk and driver's side, yet even with these details the suspects remain at large and the Lakewood Sheriff's Station continues to appeal to the public for any leads or information, as reported by KTLA.
In a bid to raise community awareness, Tacos La Rueda took to Instagram, expressing heartbreak over the incident and urging locals to keep vigilant against such brazen acts that undermine the safety and economic stability of neighborhood businesses, asserting "It’s already hard as it is in this economy, and things like this happen. 💔💔💔 Be on the lookout, if you’re near or around Bellflower for people like this. Families inside the restaurant during the day and people like this still don’t care 🤦🏻♂️ we’re glad no one was hurt!!! Be careful out there 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼".
