Three Los Angeles residents found that their attempt to swiftly exit a Home Depot with a stolen generator wouldn't go unnoticed by the Alhambra Police. In a somewhat comical twist of logistics, their pilfered item proved too bulky for the car they arrived in, leading to a hasty and ultimately futile attempt to rearrange their getaway vehicle to accommodate their new, illicit acquisition.
In an incident that highlights the pervasive challenge of retail theft, the Alhambra Police responded to reports of the theft at a local Home Depot. A spokesperson for the department noted that the suspects, identified as Alice Roldan, Clifton Flenory, and Rahkaheem Vortis, initially tried to casually blend into the crowd, pushing their stolen generator as if it were mere merchandise they had righteously purchased. According to the Alhambra Police Department's Facebook post, the box was "too big for their car, so they ditched it and shoved the generator into the back seat like it was their new carpool buddy."
Little time was wasted by officers who, after being alerted to the heist, were able to quickly locate and stop the vehicle in question. The stop confirmed not only the collaborative effort of the theft but also led to the uncovering of a substance suspected to be methamphetamine in the vehicle's center console. The swift action reflected a zero-tolerance approach to property crimes, as well as diligent patrol work on behalf of the Alhambra police force.
The fruitless endeavor of the trio tragically transitioned into a legal nightmare as they were taken into custody and hit with grand theft charges. As noted in the police statement, their "power trip ended with no power and a trip to APD Jail." The discovery of the meth certainly stands to further complicate their legal defense, suggesting that perhaps they were under the influence during the commission of the alleged crime. Alhambra police officers swiftly dealt with the situation, reinforcing their commitment to curbing local theft incidents and drug-related offenses.
