RealReal and Eagle Rock 7-Eleven Hit in Smash-and-Grab Break-Ins

Early Friday, thieves used vehicles to slam into two Southern California storefronts, crashing into The RealReal on Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood and ramming a 7-Eleven in Eagle Rock where an ATM was taken. Storefront glass and merchandise were left scattered across sidewalks, and there were no immediate reports of injuries. Police say both scenes remain under active investigation.

Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said the West Hollywood hit unfolded just after 1:30 a.m., when multiple suspects in black clothing and face coverings drove a car straight into The RealReal's storefront. Video from the scene shows shattered glass and clothing piled along the sidewalk, and a red truck was spotted outside the shop, although officials have not said whether it was used in the break-in. No arrests have been announced as investigators work through surveillance footage and witness statements, according to ABC7 Los Angeles.

Melrose incidents fit an ongoing pattern

The RealReal break-in comes just days after a run of smash-and-grab hits along nearby stretches of Melrose that left several small businesses dealing with broken windows and raided registers, according to a recent local roundup. As Melrose mayhem reported, detectives say the tactics are familiar: fast, coordinated runs that can involve vehicles and stolen tools, with crews in and out before patrol cars can roll up. A longer investigation by the Los Angeles Times has found that some organized rings recruit crews to move quickly across jurisdictions, then fence stolen goods online.

Eagle Rock 7-Eleven hit

In a separate strike early Friday, Los Angeles police said a different crew used a truck to ram a 7-Eleven in the Eagle Rock neighborhood, then took off with an ATM, leaving the storefront mangled. Authorities have released few details about how many suspects were involved or how they got away, and investigators were still working to confirm what else, if anything, was stolen beyond the ATM. The 7-Eleven hit was reported to police and remains under investigation, according to ABC7 Los Angeles.

Police response and tips

Both the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and the Los Angeles Police Department say they are actively investigating and are asking anyone with video or information to come forward. For the West Hollywood case, tips can be directed to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department West Hollywood Station. For the Eagle Rock incident, the LAPD Northeast Division maintains a tip line and community office, with details available on the department's site at the LAPD Northeast Division.

Retailers and residents say the overnight hits highlight how quickly coordinated theft crews can sweep through commercial corridors, leaving small businesses to absorb the cost of shattered glass and lost inventory. Local owners are re-evaluating security measures and working closely with investigators as detectives try to track the suspect vehicles and any online resale of the stolen merchandise.