Attempted home invasion scheme caught on camera in Whittier

Surveillance video captures an attempted home invasion by a group of men pretending to be gas company workers in Whittier. The incident happened on May 24 at a home located in the 8100 block of Bradwell Avenue at around 7 p.m., according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
The men wore facemasks and hoodies while one of them wore a brightly-colored work vest. They asked the homeowners if they could enter the property to check their meters. Feeling that something wasn’t right, the homeowners denied their request and sent them away.
Moments later, the suspects came running back with guns drawn.
KTLA's Chris Wolfe reports on May 25, 2024.
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[@hubertlawrence4903]

I think an attempted home invasion should carry a minimum life sentence

[@blkwarriorspirit5528]

Or a well placed round some might argue 🤔

[@jx1659]

capital punishment

[@robertchristianson1187]

I agree. It is called Room Temperature

[@cyrusthevirus9878]

I wouldn't tell anyone someone tried to invade my home but bo one would find out

[@cyrusthevirus9878]

@@YoutuveRtrumpsters go ahead then don't be a baby

[@champbyun]

Let’s wear non-matching clothes with one vest. Genius plan.

[@FishFace1776-ur9qw]

Terrible Terry 🤦🤦🤦😂😂😂

[@alphaomega1351]

Fortunately, criminals usually aren't the brightest bulbs💡. 😳

[@dubsounds]

Hey, the COVID mask convinced me

[@moneycounterskud478]

🏆 For pointing out the ONE VEST factor. this KEY point (above most or ALL others) is what gives this Stooge a palooza (Chicago Slang) it's Boost to Dumbest Criminals Prominence.

[@Rocket_Man.]

In their defense... they only had enough for 1 vest

[@lorenzorodriguez6192]

No uniform No boots No clipboard No paperwork No brains

[@reallysearching]

Hell - I don't even trust the humans when they show up in PG&E trucks.

[@reginaq6527]

Exactly

[@artificialintelligence143]

Biden has let in 10,000,000 strangers just for votes. Alot of them mean to do you harm and take what you own.

[@bowtieguy85]

Idk I think I'd have fallen for them, wouldn't be the first time I was duped by someone at the front door. 😅

[@bulufish8208]

The gas line is outside first and NEVER COME OUT YOUR HOUSE UNARMED.

[@PowerTec_]

You can get a legal gun in Cali?

[@Happy357mag]

​@@PowerTec_Of course you can. California has bad gun laws and regulations but it's still in America and we have the constitutional right to own firearms.

[@freegeorgia4808]

​@@PowerTec_yeah but if you use it your probably going to prison. Ill stay here where people that can legally buy a gun can legally carry concealed.

[@fuzzyapplebong328]

It cost 25$ to get a gun license in California. The cheapest guns are around 60$ and not a single city in California doesn’t have a gun shop where you can get your certificate to to buy and legally use one. A concealed weapon license cost more but that’s not necessary if you just need it to protect yourself in your own home. It’s both good and bad, With great power comes great responsibility basically.

[@Geezerelli]

@@PowerTec_no no right state

[@samblack727]

Always remember: you have ZERO obligation to open your door just because someone knocks. It's your house, you don't have to open the door.

[@SeahawksFTW2014]

Never do. I check cameras.

[@SPIKESPIEGEL1969]

cops get upset if you don’t

[@Chasingmaxprizes9472]

@@SPIKESPIEGEL1969facts

[@B_HarTz]

@@SPIKESPIEGEL1969cops can get upset all you want…. Don’t need to open the door for them either… good to have a security screen door too but if cops want u to open the door, Bette heave a warrant

[@canadaphil6068]

It was all about TAKING the Mercedes parked in the driveway. They have now become so brazen, indifferent and LAZY that putting in the effort to steal it after dark and out of sight is too much effort. They would rather just smash their way into an occupied home, terrorise the victims and take the keys dirrectly from them... alive or otherwise.

[@ursulaglissmann6905]

Nothing will change until criminals are held accountable for their crimes.

[@emjay2045]

💯

[@RonaldWilliams-lp3bg]

well the way things are looking now I doubt it if that will ever be the case

[@leog6742]

True ! And It so easy to fix that problem

[@TRUMPstill45-47]

Bad news!! Criminals don’t care about being held accountable 😂

[@7CFlo]

@@TRUMPstill45-47that depends on your idea of what "held accountable" means

[@5760Santos]

Always practice your 2nd amendment

[@ARedMotorcycle]

"iF yOu nEeD gUnS, yOu'Re nOt vErY sMaRt". Tommy Chong

[@5760Santos]

@@ARedMotorcycle 😂

[@bowtieguy85]

No way José

[@user-ms4jy8cd7t]

This is why people answer the door with an AR-15

[@sandpiper9288]

American way

[@bowtieguy85]

I don't answer the door with any such thing. 😳

[@nvkulk]

Not in California! To prison you go!

[@davidr4523]

The aggressiveness of these criminals is shocking. It seems like they almost felt entitled to rob this house.

[@andreshernandez1180]

All criminals do

[@daryldehart8875]

When there is no repercussions for your actions then brazen is their intentions. Stop the revolving door at the DA,elections have consequences.

[@Glenna10]

In Bidens America they are

[@xil3ntkha0s]

Of course. That's what happens when there aren't any serious consequences for their bad actions.

[@naturistfred]

​@@Glenna10So burglaries and home invasions stopped during Trump?.lol

[@Jleed989]

Don’t ever come out of the house unarmed

[@martinlohstroh]

California only criminals have guns.

[@FishFace1776-ur9qw]

That's illegal.

[@demisx]

@@FishFace1776-ur9qw Not it’s not. As long as you stay within your property boundaries.

[@FishFace1776-ur9qw]

@@demisx that's NOT entirely true! Sorry. Preponderance of the evidence.

[@chilkat_river]

@@FishFace1776-ur9qw Where do live? I live in an open carry state. I always carry a gun when going outside. That means everywhere I go. I never go shopping, get gas or use an ATM without a gun. It's irresponsible to be unarmed.

[@jamesshepard4743]

Never answer your door to an unexpected caller , without your gun and never answer your door to an unexpected caller after 9 o’clock. Also, replace the short screws in the striker plate of your door with 3 inch wood screws , to prevent your door being easily kicked in

[@TobyCostaRica]

Look into the Strikemaster door reinforcement. Large steel reinforcement with 8 or so 3.5” screws going into the frame

[@meatpopsicle1567]

Why even answer the door if you don't know who is knocking? Save yourself the trouble of having to spend thousands in court later, by NOT opening the door.

[@bowtieguy85]

I do it all the time but I couldn't even if I wanted to since I don't carry.

[@olorin1710]

Also never go outside ever and sleep under your bed and cry

[@jamesshepard4743]

@@olorin1710 no , don’t be a victim , carry a gun when you’re out and keep one in your nightstand , but judging by your comment, you’re obviously a tough guy and probably better , you don’t have one

[@culcune]

NEVER exit your home in situations like this unless you are armed and trained (and very ready) to use your firearms.

[@BobaFett12357]

Depending on the state, you can land yourself in serious trouble if you present a weapon outside of your home.

[@bowtieguy85]

Definitely not armed and trained here 😅

[@vinceruland9236]

Never trust a person wearing a mask and a hoodie. Ever!!!

[@davidtsmith33]

True. They don't have the excuse of Covid anymore.

[@TOMVUTHEPIMP]

Wearing a hoodie in the summer.

[@madcow8114]

It's sad to say but hoodies need to be illegal

[@zetapingpong]

@@madcow8114They should just ban clothes in general.

[@madcow8114]

@zetapingpong no. Have you seen some people. Haha! Hoodies and masks though.

[@joegug4751]

Not even close to looking legit

[@jerrybnasty5115]

They’re practicing, they’ll get better if that’s what you’re hoping for 😅

[@silentmajority8365]

Biden new comers

[@elongaabigail8636]

I guessed you are experienced right?

[@GizmoMaltese]

A lot of home invasions are drug related. Thieves are trying to steal drugs or cash. The other kind is if a business owner is suspected of keeping cash at home. That's why thieves target Asian business owners. They believe they keep cash at home. Otherwise, why would you break into a house? To get TVs? You can make much money stealing a car and it's a lot easier.

[@yolinagarr5144]

@@silentmajority8365 For sure 👍🏽

[@kraugaming7557]

Now you see what happens when you vote to have criminals do whatever they want with no jail time. Even if the police caught them, they would be out in 24 hours.

[@indianatarzan8001]

It's made even worse by not securing the border at the same time!

[@joncarbone]

True but we can't be putting our 'future doctors' in jail.

[@bowtieguy85]

Yeah our intruder got a very light at m sentence.

[@jdmtechllc6589]

2A rights are becoming increasingly important people

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

They were always important, but people are idiots.

[@backfromthedead553]

Local PDs here in California are charging over $1,500 for a ccw permit.

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

@@backfromthedead553 That seems nakedly unconstitutional.

[@sandpiper9288]

Society in collapse, yep.

[@bowtieguy85]

Not to me

[@johnnywalker4857]

Could easily see an elderly person falling for this. Hope they give everyone in the neighborhood a heads up about these bastards.

[@PogChamp-rq3bp]

Yep. An elderly would have ABSOLUTELY fell for their plan.

[@kingofuseddurablecars.ls6040]

Look at their Race tho so what did y'all expect?? The usual suspects

[@JeffShacter]

They were White, Boris. SMH @@kingofuseddurablecars.ls6040

[@CeeDoubleU]

​@@kingofuseddurablecars.ls6040Who are the usual suspects? Go ahead. Spell it out. Don't be a coward. Who?

[@kingofuseddurablecars.ls6040]

@@CeeDoubleU HECTOR, JUAN, JOSÉ, MIGUEL, CARLOS and PEDRO

[@LoriL010]

There is no such thing as a safe neighborhood anymore...always be aware

[@crazycool905]

I have a quote i made "where there is people there is crime"

[@RonaldWilliams-lp3bg]

​@@BetelgeuseBetelgeuseBetelgeuseyeah but this time this is not about the 13% plus some of the 13% lives in that neighborhood in case you haven't noticed that LOL I know that probably makes you mad😂

[@BillyBob-wq9fl]

@@RonaldWilliams-lp3bgno it makes you mad knowing 99% of crime is committed exclusively by the 13%.. the truth hurts. But its true.

[@xoxolovechristielynn]

Remove “anymore” from your statement and you’re correct. As long as there has been human beings, there has been violence and crime. Nowhere is immune and no time period was safe.

[@TerpLord710]

Especially not Shittier, CA

[@samkitty5894]

It's always the same people doing the crime and not getting punished for it.

[@richardwelton4583]

That's because they are Governor newsom's people they won't get charged he'll make sure of it

[@eli4735]

either teenage thugs or bummy adults😂 they just havent found the wrong house yet

[@Reub3]

@@eli4735 oh they have in many cases.

[@bowtieguy85]

Not true, our intruder was white but he did get off easy.

[@gmans7859]

Had to call the Sheriff once about 2 men pretending to be from ADT Security. They where 'casing' parked cars. After investigation ADT informed us that they DIDN'T NOT have any door to door people out!!!!!!!

[@bowtieguy85]

Similar thing happened to my son and I, a guy claiming to befrom adt.had a uniform shirt and everything. But turned out it was just to case my house. Unlocked a window for himself while I want looking and came back later in the week when he thought the house would be empty. And it was for ba short time until my son got home from school. Was pretty scary but I could not have been more proud of the way my son handled himself.

[@1DaughterofZion]

@gmans7859 Was that a Benz in the driveway? Maybe those guys saw the vehicle and targeted the home because of it.

[@kurtkaster5666]

"The homeowners took one look at the men and knew instantly they weren't real workers" That pattern recognition likely saved their lives.

[@rodneyh1947]

Yeah those guys look unemployable.

[@bigblocklawyer]

More like hoodie recognition.

[@TT-js4jn]

Unfortunately now that we have let so many in our borders that are illegal and God knows how horrible they might be, you can expect this to happen repeatedly from now on

[@hangten1904]

@@rodneyh1947 Nope, there's people with jobs also killing for money. You can tell by how they're dressed and the way they carry themselves.

[@lifeis2171]

They are all snowflakes.

[@porscheguy3820]

Thank you She called the scumbags criminals not teenagers or honor students.

[@jacksonrelaxin3425]

“Gas meter readers in training.”

[@kingofuseddurablecars.ls6040]

Look at their Race tho so what did y'all expect. The usual suspects

[@aldousorwell3807]

And there's a good possibility that they're also *'nEwCoMeRs™️👹'*

[@joemachine4714]

vulnerable at-risk youths

[@bowtieguy85]

​@@joemachine4714my son and I would have been the vulnerable ones if that were us. 😅

[@mysterion4301]

Fence your property and keep your gates locked. It won't stop a determined thief, but the sound of them coming over or breaking through the fence should buy you a few seconds to get ready to greet them.

[@charlesdeens8927]

Ya, that's just putting a bandaid the problem. The moment a society needs to come to those types of measures, is a society that is broken. Welcome to a Brazil/Mexico level of third world living.

[@user-yf7kr5vb5f]

This is why you have a firearm at your home to defend your family.

[@bowtieguy85]

But I have no such things in my home. 😳

[@Mike_Davidson]

So it takes 3 men to check a gas meter? 🤷🏻‍♂️😂😂😂🤦🏻‍♂️

[@surf2257]

you need at least 79 iq to read it

[@TheBlueB0mber]

Union labor. Takes at least 3 to change a lightbulb 💡

[@rainday1539]

In south of the border countries it does; one checks, the other two watch him check. I am not joking.

[@Mike_Davidson]

@@rainday1539 So 2 men watch the other man check to make sure he checks it right? 🤷🏻‍♂️😂😂😂

[@User-54631]

I’ve seen many times 4/5 gas workers standing around while 1 or 2 work. Saw 2 City workers once removing leaves from a street drain but only had 1 rake.

[@eambriz86]

If this was Texas we’d have three less losers

[@flipswag24]

Like Ulvade?

[@AsajjVentress13547]

​@flipswag24 That happens daily in crapafornia

[@flipswag24]

@@AsajjVentress13547 Ok protect the kids oh wait never mind

[@caesar349]

@@flipswag24one incident out of thousands and thousands of criminals stopped. You’re so brave and intelligent to pick one incident 😂

[@miguelmarin4445]

I live in California right next to Whittier they would of came to my house would of been the last house they walk up 2

[@calineman]

As a utility worker we don’t go inside a house unless it’s scheduled in advance.

[@mikerevendale4810]

Having an open southern border has consequences!

[@marisamartin3664]

Sencondary to giving our elections to machines programmed for the Democratic Party

[@andybarboza9134]

“Medical mask & Hoodies”

[@mrtee3477]

plus they came in 3.

[@hardwired4548]

When see that take the safety off and be ready.

[@Sureyoudo]

Also the ...

[@phogettaboutyu]

And sagging pants

[@andybarboza9134]

I take it back, nothing medical about a medical mask, it’s the calling sign of these mad max gang bangers

[@strandedpirate6346]

gas meters aren't are in the inside of a home. 20 IQ club.

[@grzlbr]

Nor is a spelling bee.

[@AlbertMoyerJr]

🤣🤣🤣

[@dd___dc]

​@@grzlbrnor I gota pee

[@grzlbr]

@@dd___dc Go for it, we'll wait ...

[@dd___dc]

@@grzlbr pee diddy likes 2 spoon with bears hes on his way 2 ur house 🤔🤔🤣😭

[@dadgarage7966]

"Let's walk like two-bit street corner losers. They won't know."

[@teecee4459]

They picked the right home because that would've gone much differently in so many other homes

[@bowtieguy85]

Certainly would have in my house. 😅

[@jeannietimberger2556]

I was in a home invasion. You'll never forget that moment.

[@RonaldWilliams-lp3bg]

Well honestly I'm glad you survived that that's not a good thing for anyone to go through

[@elenaarman-tang7811]

So sorry to hear that 🥺 I'm glad you're ok. Did they catch the perpetrators?

[@jeannietimberger2556]

@@elenaarman-tang7811 This was in 1994. I was held a gunpoint with a shotgun to my head. The crazy part is, I went to school with the dude and I knew him.. Sat right next to him in class. Him and a couple other guys helped hold the whole household up. Little kids included.. They stole a bunch of stuff and some money and the car. All of us had to lie flat on the floor. The cops came and I was subpoenaed to court. Then I moved to San Diego and put myself through school and never went back for the court date.

[@jeannietimberger2556]

@@RonaldWilliams-lp3bg I've been through a lot. That was only one circumstance and thank you 💜

[@reppinNY]

@@jeannietimberger2556sound like a set up smh

[@getoffmygrass4857]

Im a delivery driver and i constantly have to be on guard because of idiots like this. Sadly, if i used lethal force to protect myself, i would end up in prison.

[@toddr9836]

Dude! Your name and picture 😂🤣😂🤣

[@ij2750]

You would be right That is what Newsom wants in CA and also why home Invision type crimes are so prevalent there.

[@lolacookie453]

Thank you for all that you do! Stay safe out there!

[@jimjones9239]

You speak the truth, do you vote Democrat?

[@nancy4980]

Be safe. Your life comes first, all these companies have insurance or can deduct loses somehow. Your life cannot be replaced.

[@timothyporter1632]

2A is important! Stay strapped.

[@adb888]

"Let me go outside, unarmed, to investigate what I feel is a suspicious event...and not call the police or the gas company."

[@shamioshi]

If suspicious people approach your home, you SECURE yourself inside. Make sure all potential points of entry are secured. Going outside was foolish. That could've ended differently.

[@jbuk4369]

I couldn't believe the occupants just strolled outside like that. Talk about dumb!

[@xil3ntkha0s]

@@jbuk4369 right? I thought that's what the security cameras were for.

[@naturistfred]

The guy probably wanted to see what vehicle they were getting into and if he could get a license plate. He didn't anticipate them looking back and spotting him. I think that is what made them run towards him. Thank God he was quick on his feet and ran fast inside.

[@jaimeduncan6167]

@@naturistfred I understand, and I also understand that we know what happened. But even if he had a gun they should not go outside, but call the gas company and the police.

[@atatterson6992]

@@jbuk4369 Monday Morning Quarterback much? Ever heard of vehicle description or telling LEOs where they went? Not everyone is afraid of fresh air Beavis.

[@pattijack]

No neighborhood is safe. Do you think criminals care where you live????

[@bowtieguy85]

Our intruder didn't

[@ashishpatel350]

They must have been witty

[@juanv1102]

California should have harsher sentences for crimes like these, but since it doesn't. Criminals know they will get light sentences and will keep doing stuff like this

[@DoobieDeb]

Stay armed PERIOD

[@CaliforniaPrideMDCCCL]

Call the cops and they do nothing, Defend yourself from armed robbers those same cops will disarm and arrest you.

[@UnkklRico]

Good luck with that in CA.

[@jaimeduncan6167]

@@CaliforniaPrideMDCCCL That is not the issue, the issue is they are armed too, so maybe you or one of the women will be hurt or die.

[@billybrown7953]

​@@CaliforniaPrideMDCCCLLuckily here in Florida some Sheriff's tell us to make sure the invader is dead.

[@RonaldWilliams-lp3bg]

Nothing but facts all day long 👍💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@robertgriffin2046]

Most of Whittier is not safe, it is high crime with a large gang problem.

[@slacktoryrecords4193]

Yeah, I immediately thought the chain link fences don’t give the impression of safety.

[@kchididdy]

@@slacktoryrecords4193 and cars parked on lawns? lol

[@maddogsenglishmen8020]

Usual suspects

[@cesarcesar5129]

Cultural enrichment. Stop complaining.

[@themastermind5638]

​@@ricksmith4736Asians and Mexicans???

[@Chuck-id1lh]

Every state should have the "Castle Doctrine."

[@BillzWW2]

Should have called police before going out of their house.

[@donaldjohnson-ow3kq]

Be careful. The enemy is getting more bold.

[@mikejunior211]

We should not vote for Biden, fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me.

[@maddogsenglishmen8020]

Like trump said...they aren't sending their best

[@kingofuseddurablecars.ls6040]

Look at their Race tho so what did y'all expect?? The USUAL SUSPECTS

[@bowtieguy85]

Yeah our intruder was pretty bold.

[@preciousmetalhead5155]

Any southern state and those guys would have been done committing crimes forever.

[@bobharris6095]

That was what I was thinking. The outcome would be very different and very final!

[@derrickrc5853]

I think it’s time you guys dropped that bit, especially with so many people dying in Southern States….

[@caramelhoni6881]

I can personally tell you, me being a Georgia resident.

[@jerrybnasty5115]

That’s why southern states have 0 crime rate 🤪🤪🤪

[@glennrishton5679]

@@jerrybnasty5115 No as a southerner we do have crime and plenty of it but bet we have a lower recidivism rate.

[@hobojoe357]

The more people push gun control, the more I carry mine.

[@laskey2175]

What about tank control? Do you own a tank?

[@hobojoe357]

@laskey2175 I wish I did. Privately owned tanks are legal where I live, they're just extremely expensive.

[@bowtieguy85]

I don't keep such things in my house.

[@joshuaofwater4398]

From selling oranges... to home invasion... Build the Wall

[@malooch]

I don't trust anyone wearing a mask at this point especially if they're young.

[@MrBlahblahblee]

I don't trust anyone, period lol if you're bleeding in front of my house, tough luck bud, I'll call the paramedics for you and stay in my house

[@PoliticallyhomelessXX]

Same.

[@julesbower762]

you come to my door wearing a hoodie you leave or you stay forever...

[@MMCUSN]

As the saying goes, "You leave on your feet or be carried out feet first".

[@stephanieann622]

This is better than any comedy show I’ve seen ❤🔥

[@squidreuel]

Its not worth going to jail over, run out your back door

[@bowtieguy85]

​@@MMCUSNthat would never be the saying at my house. 😳

[@thecrazy2231]

What were they even thinking coming out to “investigate” without a firearm?!?

[@-maccabee]

Who doesnt wanna pay 1.5m for a home and be subjected to this lawlessness

[@aaronn.7023]

Arm yourselves, this isn't going away anytime soon. No penalties for this lifestyle

[@bowtieguy85]

You won't find any arms here.

[@kikiyweathers]

I love that the newscaster called them what they are: "criminals" - not suspects. LOL Luv it!

[@naturistfred]

It's because they had a clear video of the criminals.

[@barrya.6212]

The LEFT is finally starting to come to terms with reality and a conscience....

[@mikejunior211]

alleged criminals ha ha ha.

[@kendalgee5808]

I would like to take u to club sage.

[@emjay2045]

Not a criminal unless you’re convicted of a crime… those thug, “criminals” should sue. 🤣😂

[@JB-fq9dp]

911 - We'll send police in 30 minutes after lunch.

[@Dontquoteme933]

"why are we standing around in home depot parking lot with one vest between us when we've got guns?"

[@Planetone.]

Going outside after having a bad feeling, worst decision! Especially w/ no protection!!

[@twotwentyswift]

Isn't self protection illegal in California? Liberals gotta protect their voters.

[@hangten1904]

@@twotwentyswift By far still better than your landlocked state.

[@twotwentyswift]

@@hangten1904 🤣🤣🤣 Last time I checked Alaska was far from landlocked kid.And our coastline is literally 10x what pissy little California's is.

[@kevinguthmiller8510]

They did pretty good. It's likely they didn't open the door initially and that's what saved them. Later, they had a lot of space to react, which they did. Homeowner was probably going back to get his gun.

[@chele-chele]

And that is when a well defended homeowner takes out the trash...

[@legendarygigolo823]

And that's when the democrat DA has the homeowner arrested, seizes his firearms leaving his family defenseless and forces him to hire a lawyer costing tens of thousands of dollars.

[@christinarandle6440]

Amen

[@thebronzetoo]

Not in LA they don't...

[@alanhelton]

@legend… Yeah, but the trash is still sent to the landfill!

[@user-fv5yo5fi5c]

@@legendarygigolo823 exactly man. The OP is pretty clueless

[@KentuckyReef]

EVERY good citizen should be armed!!!!

[@backfromthedead553]

It's costing us Californians over $1,500 for a ccw permit.

[@mattw7949]

CA doesn't want POOR citizens to be armed.

[@bowtieguy85]

Don't expect me to be.

[@KentuckyReef]

@@bowtieguy85 Don’t expect someone else to save you

[@bowtieguy85]

@KentuckyReef but the police came in handy last time.

[@SpAzZzZz_]

I NEED TO CHECK THE METERS ESSE

I only answer my door via my doorbell camera. If I'm not expecting you, don't expect me to open my door.

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

I respect your comment.

[@bowtieguy85]

I got one of those after we were robbed.

[@samfrancisco8095]

Meanwhile, the Mayor of Boston wants to decriminalize crimes like this.

[@christophersoberg2627]

Maybe they should’ve said they’re gardening experts and not utility workers. Lol.

[@annettestevens6938]

Had three guys come by my house today not sure if they are connected, just be on high alert and always stay protected.

[@amistenson2535]

How you know you’ve reached rock bottom low life status:

[@kccodex8931]

This is the kind of thing that makes it more likely some innocent kid will get capped by some scared senior citizen, just because the kid/salesman knocked on the wrong door.

[@bobbullethalf]

They coming folks! Always be vigilant!

[@trkn5681]

4 Columbian Nationals just arrested for setting up cameras on streets to monitor when owners left. ' Burglary Tourism'

[@oldschool8432]

Burglary Terrorism

[@ProducersVault]

Columbian from British Columbia!!!!!!

[@beenjammin8581]

Thanks Biden

[@halfishman5028]

California welcomes it.

[@MrTruckerf]

I thought it was spelled Colombia.

[@pvt.2426]

KTLA 5 did a better job covering this story than NBC-LA, which showed an edited & blurred footage of the home's occupants and less of the 3 suspects walking by.

[@riley5329]

NBC LA is Democrat owned.

[@naomiemoore5725]

Which is why I watch them. Other channels for US and global, I use a different channel.

[@kingofuseddurablecars.ls6040]

The USUAL SUSPECTS

[@TOMVUTHEPIMP]

"We are not criminals. We may be dressed like street thugs and be really suspicious, but cant you see he has a reflective vest on? Either way. we are from the gas company can we come in your house and check the meter?" No, you can go to the side of the house where the meter is on every house in America.

[@bowtieguy85]

Yeah I'm pretty sure I'd have fallen for them. Wouldn't be the first time I was duped by someone at the front door. 😅

[@CategoricalImperative]

Holy CRAP! i've worked in that neighborhood! crazy.

[@brisvegas859]

Opportunistic crime is on the rise. Get a dog, security system, train horn, security screens and be vigilant.

[@SoloPilot6]

My security system has a 14-round magazine.

[@brisvegas859]

@@SoloPilot6 Not all of us live in the US, gun ownership in my country is illegal, so we have to have other systems in place.

[@kukuluokalanianela7750]

I have a large dog and a hand fog horn. Both are loud and one has very big teeth.

[@stevemiller1517]

Learn some advanced hand to hand combat,perhaps matsumura.

[@wileyjohnson5681]

​@brisvegas859 What country are you in?

[@Stryper1]

Shocking that you called them actual criminals and said Hispanics…good for you KTLA

[@rasheemfoster87]

😂

[@yenlard6683]

Pretty amazing actually

[@Fongtastic711]

The most shocking part of this entire segment.

[@thejuicerr]

That was more shocking than the attempted home-invasion itself.

[@cm6995]

Because it's only the black people they never describe.

[@nadinafiveland3266]

It’s interesting to follow the story to see if these bustards get jailed. I can imagine the emotional distress this bold burglary move put on the community

[@wayneguy6043]

Lesson of the day …..if you’re not gonna answer because it looks suspicious don’t open the door and walk outside two seconds later

[@annwaters9484]

Utility workers do not come to read meters at 7 pm!

[@brinamaesantos8258]

That's a very horrifying scene... the criminals chasing the homeowners w/ guns drawn.

[@troyalger1603]

A typical liberal scenario.

[@elliottpeabody1287]

Typical COMMIEFORNIA

[@zimnizzle]

Fewer police who can make fewer arrests and guess what happens. We are living in chaos. Thanks a lot.

[@stopngo1019]

Biden: DON'T it's Killafornia Love 🤐.

[@melodythompson7755]

This is serious . We need lawmakers to to enforce long sentencing

[@dr.wagner216]

One of the last middle class neighborhoods. This is why home owners should own arms

[@RonaldWilliams-lp3bg]

Who says a lot of them don't don't be surprised trust and believe me when I tell you that

[@OneManOnFire]

As a California resident I'm armed in my own garage when it's open. But even in this situation how could I grab my gun in time against 3 people? It's near impossible.

[@kevinrichardson8859]

The ones who don't own arms will soon regret it

[@kingofuseddurablecars.ls6040]

The USUAL SUSPECTS FACTS. LOOK AT THEIR RACE THO SO WHAT DID YOU EXPECT??,

[@bowtieguy85]

Don't expect me to ever own any. 😳

[@constancewashington9019]

Wearing a hoodie and suppose to work for a gas company.

[@emjay2045]

It’s like wearing a hoodie & delivering for AMAZON. See it all the time - don’t like it one bit, but it happens with these outsourced Amazon contractors

[@bowtieguy85]

Our intruder at least had on the right uniform to trick us.

[@barbaraolson6783]

Thanks to all who stopped the crime.😊

[@kevinguthmiller8510]

Keep covering these stories. Thank you.

[@illreel5169]

Thank GOD the home owners got inside 1st & they didn't escalate the attack

[@megarth1]

They shouldn’t have left their home. Just call the police. Hopefully the democrats didn’t defund them.

[@lt5640]

No one got hurt. Police might not come.

[@MooseMeus]

if i was in charge this would be life in prison.

[@megarth1]

Don’t charge me for their room and board.

[@kanjo4976]

They’ve either burned their clothes or gave them to someone else to wear. Who am I kidding they’d be arrested then let go cause the “jail is too full” 😂

[@alden1132]

"Hello, we're from the Teenager Department of the the gas company. We're, like, here for a totally normal 8PM gas-inspection, or something like that. These masks are for like, you know, not smelling the gas, or sumthin'..."

[@jamesdalton7191]

This is an example why our 2nd Amendment rights are so important. No police and no anti gun politicians will save you from this.

[@walden6272]

Unfortunately, our 2nd Amendment right has been trample upon with restriction on conceal carry.

[@emjay2045]

It’s not anti-gun. It’s gun regulation that trips people up.

[@owless4]

What are you talking about? All 3 of those perpetrators were exercising their right to carry.

[@Spiritof_76]

@@walden6272 What restriction?

[@kyledavis635]

@@owless4 And they'd be carrying even if they didn't have that right. But law abiding citizens mostly would not... and who has the advantage then?

[@hectorrivera66]

They picked a house close to the freeway

[@robertsylvester3542]

This is why I have things hidden all around the house. That would turn a scenario like that into Don’t Breathe.

[@luckynedpepper9030]

"Seen-ior, weee are heeeere to check dee gas on dee property." Ok. Come right in.

[@maryalvarez2842]

Stop voting for Criminal DA gascon and vote for law DA

[@chuckxu5910]

I have concealed carry permit, even I go out and get my mail I’m packed all the time. Because I live in Oakland California AKA little Haiti 🇭🇹

[@ciello___8307]

Any DA can only prosecute after a crime occurs…

[@joevarga5982]

@@chuckxu5910 Oakland, lol. What a disaster.

[@ChrisTopherBunnell]

@@chuckxu5910 I hope you don't plan to take it in any public buildings, since that would be illegal. I hope the trip to your mailbox and driving to the private property of friends and family, makes the license worth it. Note that there are several places in California where you cannot bring a firearm. Among these are: schools, per Penal Code 626.9 PC, public buildings and meetings open to the public, per Penal Code 171b PC, government buildings, per Penal Code 171c PC, the Governor’s mansion, per Penal Code 171d PC, airports and passenger vessel terminals, per Penal Code 171.5 PC, and public transit facilities, per Penal Code 171.7 PC.

[@ChrisTopherBunnell]

@@chuckxu5910 As an Iraq War Veteran with severe PTSD, I left Texas to get away from gun violence. I can't have a gun to protect myself. Last time I made that mistake, in Texas where they give anybody one, I attempted suicide, but survived with a traumatic brain injury to complicate the mental illness. Have you considered moving, rather than just contributing to the problem?

[@karadizon4299]

These criminals are get balsy and attempting to break into peoples home. Very scary indeed.

[@kevsta67]

probably here illegally. they broke into the country what makes you think they won't break into your house or your car. xtop being so naive

[@motorfreak7108]

@@kevsta67your ancestors came to this continent illegally, stop it with your nonsense. Those 3 could have been born in California

[@garycallihan4206]

Over 45 million foreign nationals have traipsed into this country in recent years. These scenarios shall escalate in frequency and magnitude.

[@bardnightingale]

Um, this has been happening for years. We simply now have cameras recording it all now.

[@bardnightingale]

Also, one of those guys looked like he had blondi hair.

[@fawk501]

Let's hope they find a cold jail cell soon.

[@acooksla]

Frightening

[@sandraconnelly7507]

The Home Owners are lucky to be alive. These Crimmals will keep doing what they do until they are jailed.

[@k9er233]

Or until they force their way into the wrong house.

[@robertpresha9504]

Lol 😂 let them run up on my house they do not put body's in jail 😅.

[@MrHunt916]

Or dead

[@The81titans]

@@MrHunt916and then there mom will be crying on the news they were good boys asking for a go fund me. With a layer trying to sue the person who killed them.

[@mikejunior211]

Bail reform will continue re releasing them on the streets.

[@SABOARITI]

This is why I have a security screen door. It is locked so if someone knocks I can open the door and they can't get in

[@ShongoStick]

or just speak to them thru the door or with a ring camera... i don't open the door for anyone

[@danriver12345]

Nobody wants to screen doors.

[@bn5445]

Same, paited white. I can see them, they can't see me.

[@MrJet30]

but they can shoot you threw the door, so just don't open the door unless you know who it is.

[@chele-chele]

Secure your curtilage with a perimeter wall and gate, the U.S. is only getting worse.

[@W3Slots]

These youngins are out of control! Putting so much effort into negativity instead of using their energy into getting a job! Scary stuff!

[@lincolnls0416]

They don't even look American born people either.

[@jackiemansfield8325]

The outstanding south neighbors who are illegally in the US.