Four men broke into Kele's Mini Mart at Sobo Village, La Brea around 3:30 AM on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, stealing an assortment of grocery items and household goods. Items taken included five 20-pound red Ramco gas tanks, five picnic hams, rice, sugar, soaps, candles, knives, a toothbrush, condoms, and a total grinder. The break-in was discovered during routine checks of the premises. Police are investigating the burglary; no arrests have been made at this time.
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This is the 1st burglary reported in La Brea in 2026.
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Safe Haven Status — La Brea
Maintain Good Habits: Burglary is uncommon in this area, and that's no accident. The community's consistent habits around gate locks, working burglar bars, and occupied-home signals are what sustain this record. Keep those standards in place.
The "Safe Haven" Status: With a safety score of 2.2, this area qualifies as a 'Safe Haven' zone, making it one of the most residentially stable pockets in the region.
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