Sherman Oaks smash-and-grab: Three suspects use sledgehammers to hit Macy’s at Westfield Fashion Square

Three suspects carried out a Sherman Oaks smash-and-grab at a shopping center on Wednesday evening (March 25, 2026), authorities said, with the Los Angeles Police Department arriving at about 7:10 p.m. to investigate the break-in. The incident occurred near the 14000 block of Riverside Drive at the Westfield Fashion Square complex.

Police said the group used sledgehammers to break into a retail unit inside the mall, targeting a Macy’s department store before leaving the scene. Investigators described the suspects as wearing ski masks and wearing dark clothing, with black and gray outfits noted. The group fled in a white Lexus and remained at large after officers canvassed the area, a department spokesperson said.

The Los Angeles Police Department has classified the event as a smash-and-grab and is continuing its inquiry into the sequence of events and the value of property taken. No arrests were reported in initial statements. The account provided by law enforcement establishes the time, location and general suspect description as authorities work to develop leads and secure additional information about the incident at Westfield Fashion Square.