Thieves steal Humvees and bayonets from Army Reserve Center in California during looting spree

newsweek.com January 11, 2025, 08:00 PM UTC

Thieves stole three Humvees and 18 bayonets from the Army Reserve Center in Tustin, California, on January 8. The break-in occurred during a period of looting in evacuated areas due to ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. California National Guard military police have been deployed to assist local law enforcement amid concerns about looting. The Tustin Police Department reported that multiple suspects were involved in the robbery, which included cutting locks and fences. The wildfires have forced 180,000 people to evacuate, with at least 11 fatalities reported. Police are investigating the theft and have urged anyone with information to come forward.


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