New video shows an elite smash-and-grab burglary ring, dubbed “The Shade Snatchers,” who were recently taken down by police.
Los Angeles police say the crew targeted high-end optical retailers and luxury boutiques all over Los Angeles County and Orange County.
Between February and July 2025, they reportedly stole SUVs or pickup trucks and crashed them through storefronts at at least 20 locations. Once inside, the suspects — carrying laundry baskets or storage bins — quickly stole designer eyewear, handbags and other merchandise. LAPD said…