The Brief
- A whistleblower claims a crime ring is using a system of tunnels to hide stolen vehicles within the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area.
- The whistleblower asserts that the criminals use the tunnels to hide stolen vehicles, which are later taken to a separate location to be stripped for parts.
- The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department acknowledged ongoing criminal activity in the area but stated that no organized crime ring has been identified.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. – A whistleblower who works within the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area came forward exclusively to FOX 11 with claims of a crime ring using a system of tunnels to make stolen cars disappear.
“I would say on average, it happens at least once a week,” the whistleblower said.
The worker wants to remain anonymous out of fear of retaliation. However, he claims a tunnel along the Rio Hondo is used like a garage by thieves trying to hide stolen vehicles and other expensive items.…