Multiple businesses were vandalized, and at least one was burglarized on the 8500 block of Pico Boulevard early Nov. 5. At least six store owners in the Pico-Robertson neighborhood woke up to the realization that their stores were vandalized around 4:30 a.m. Security footage reviewed by the Courier shows a man walking down the street smashing windows and kicking garbage cans onto Pico Boulevard. Among the stores vandalized were Got Kosher Bakery, Glatt Mart, Bargain Oakhurst Pharmacy and Elat Market.
A rumor circulated via social media that there were gunshots used during the vandalism. However, the LAPD confirmed that there was no evidence of gunshots in the area. An LAPD spokesperson also indicated that the incidents are being investigated as possible hate crimes.
