A burglary in Koreatown has raised concerns over rising residential thefts after a group of thieves climbed a tree to reach a second-floor condo and stole luxury goods worth more than $60,000.
The victim, identified as Choi, said the crime occurred around 8:30 p.m. on September 6th when her family was out. She explained that the burglars climbed a tree behind the building near Mariposa Avenue and 1st Street, then accessed the balcony to enter her home.
Security footage from inside the condo captured three men believed to be Hispanic, wearing hats and masks, along with a vehicle waiting outside. According to Choi, the thieves first turned off the living room’s CCTV before stealing Chanel and Louis Vuitton bags, a Rolex watch, and wedding jewelry.
Choi reported that the intruders had blocked the front door with furniture and left the home in disarray. “I live only with my daughter, and it’s terrifying not knowing when they might come back,” she said.
She added that her neighbor had suffered a similar break-in three months earlier using the same method. “They knew the structure of the complex well,” Choi said, noting that the crimes might have been committed by the same group…