Street takeovers—often rowdy, unsanctioned car gatherings—are becoming a bigger headache for local businesses and law enforcement. These break-ins suggest they’re not just disruptive but increasingly tied to outright theft, adding pressure on officials to crack down before things spiral further. For residents, it’s another sign that these events aren’t just noisy—they’re costing the community.

<p>Crowds broke into a South L.A. AutoZone early Saturday during a nearby street takeover, police said. The reported ransacking follows two similar recent incidents.</p>

Police report that an AutoZone in South L.A. was broken into early Saturday by crowds gathered for a nearby street takeover. This marks the third such incident in recent weeks, raising concerns about escalating chaos during these illegal events.