Flash Mob Robbers Strike Sherman Oaks Macy’s

SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.—At least nine masked suspects ransacked the Macy’s store at Westfield Fashion Square in Sherman Oaks on Aug. 24.

Officers responded to the mall around 12:40 p.m. to a report regarding a flash mob robbery, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

A preliminary investigation led detectives to discover that at least nine people committed a smash-and-grab at the store before fleeing in two vehicles, police said.

The first vehicle was presumed to be a silver or gold Honda Accord with California license plate number 8HQX809. The second car was described as a black Ford Fusion with California license plate number 8LDZ627, police said.

The suspects were last seen on Woodman Avenue heading toward the Ventura 101 Freeway.