Spree of robberies at Fountain Valley store
A business owner is upset after a series of thefts at his beauty store in Fountain Valley.
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, California. – A beauty products store in F.mountain valley was the goal of smash and grab thievesagain.
The latest robbery attempt took place right in front of Orange Coast Beauty Supply's newly installed security cameras on Wednesday night. But this time, their attempted robbery was thwarted by metal security bars installed along the store's windows and doors.
“I'm not at a point where I'm going to say enough is enough, just because we have some punks that are trying to shut us down and make things bad for everyone,” said store owner Anthony Defalco.
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According to the owner, the store has been attacked four times in the past. Defalco said thieves stole at least $18,000 worth of product during their latest robbery.
Investigators said the investigation is ongoing, but no suspect has yet been identified. Defalco said he plans to press charges when police arrest those responsible for the string of robberies.
For Defalco, he said it is important to pursue these crimes because he wants to also protect other small businesses in the area.