Smash and grabs–including using a pickup truck to crash into the Real Real on LaCienega, are surging in the Melrose corridor in West Hollywood.
May 2026 Surge: Multiple businesses, including Nail Bay Salon and Milk Bar, had their storefronts smashed around 4:00 AM on May 5, with suspects stealing computers and cash. Police arrested one suspect. Methodology: Thieves frequently use hoodies and masks, targeting high-end clothing stores and salons with minimal security, say reports from the Beverly Press.
Previous Armed Robberies: As of late 2025, armed robberies targeting luxury items like Rolex watches remained a concern, with a notable incident in front of Urth Caffe on Oct. 30, 2025, according to the WEHO Times. [
