Smash-and-Grab Shocks Brentwood as Teen Gang Steals Over $500K in Designer Handbags from The RealReal
Posted on Mon Jul 28th, 2025 8:17am PDT By X17 Staff
A bold daylight robbery stunned shoppers and locals in Brentwood last Friday as a group of teens stormed luxury consignment retailer The RealReal, making off with an estimated $500,000 in designer goods in under two minutes.



Despite swift response from LAPD, no arrests have been made, and the suspects remain at large. Police are reviewing surveillance footage and tracking the vehicles involved, but say the investigation is still in its early stages.
The RealReal, a favorite among fashionistas and celebs alike, has not issued a public statement, but insiders say staff were left "shaken but unharmed."
This incident is the latest in a disturbing trend of "flash mob" retail thefts targeting high-end stores across Los Angeles and other major cities. With the stolen merchandise likely headed for underground resale markets, law enforcement is now ramping up efforts to crack down on these sophisticated smash-and-grab operations.
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