Sylmar GardaWorld Heist Investigation

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Investigators suspect jamming equipment may have been used to disable security cameras during the $30 million GardaWorld heist on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Sylmar, as a nearby store reported WiFi outages. As of April 13, 2026, the FBI and LAPD are continuing their investigation into the theft, where thieves gained access through the roof and some alarms were dismissed by responding officers. The LAPD responded to multiple alarms at the GardaWorld facility on the day of the heist but did not detect the criminals, who were discovered by employees on April 1. Law enforcement experts suggest the sophisticated nature of the heist points to an inside job, with potential internal conflict among thieves over the large sum. The FBI is leading the investigation, with the LAPD assisting.

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April 2026 — 1 developments

  1. Investigators suspect jamming equipment may have been used to disable security cameras during the $30 million GardaWorld heist, as a nearby store reported WiFi outages.

    Investigators suspect jamming equipment may have been used to disable security cameras during the $30 million GardaWorld heist, as a nearby store reported WiFi outages. Thieves gained access through the roof, and some alarms were dismissed by responding officers. The FBI and LAPD are continuing their investigation.

May 2024 — 1 developments

  1. More than a month after the $30 million heist, the FBI's investigation continues with few public developments.

    More than a month after the $30 million heist, the FBI's investigation continues with few public developments.

April 2024 — 5 developments

  1. Law enforcement experts suggest that the sophisticated nature of the heist points to an inside job a…

    Law enforcement experts suggest that the sophisticated nature of the heist points to an inside job and that internal conflict among the thieves over the large sum of money could eventually lead to their capture.

  2. The Los Angeles Police Department responded to three alarms at the GardaWorld facility on the day of the $30 million heist, but the criminals remained undetected.

    The Los Angeles Police Department responded to three alarms at the GardaWorld facility on the day of the $30 million heist, but the criminals remained undetected. Neighbors reported hearing strange mechanical sounds over the weekend coinciding with the burglary. The FBI and LAPD are jointly investigating the incident.

  3. The FBI is now leading the investigation into the massive cash heist in Sylmar, with the LAPD assisting.

    The FBI is now leading the investigation into the massive cash heist in Sylmar, with the LAPD assisting. Detectives are collecting security footage from the surrounding area. New details also reveal that the LAPD responded to multiple alarms at the GardaWorld facility on Easter Sunday but did not detect the criminals.

  4. A resident of a neighboring mobile home park reported hearing unusual rhythmic whirring noises for several hours around 4 a.

    A resident of a neighboring mobile home park reported hearing unusual rhythmic whirring noises for several hours around 4 a.m. on Easter Sunday, which she now believes may be connected to the heist.

  5. GardaWorld employees discovered the massive theft when they opened the vault on Monday morning and subsequently notified LAPD investigators.

    GardaWorld employees discovered the massive theft when they opened the vault on Monday morning and subsequently notified LAPD investigators.

March 2024 — 2 developments

  1. Multiple alarms were triggered at the GardaWorld facility starting around 4:36 a.

    Multiple alarms were triggered at the GardaWorld facility starting around 4:36 a.m. on Easter Sunday, with police responding to at least three separate alarms throughout the day. However, no suspicious activity was detected by responding officers.

  2. A burglar alarm was triggered at the GardaWorld facility at approximately 11:30 p.

    A burglar alarm was triggered at the GardaWorld facility at approximately 11:30 p.m. on the night before the heist, but was dismissed as a false alarm by the LAPD.