LA HABRA >> A thief or thieves used a vehicle to smash through the front of a La Habra computer business before making off with an estimated $300,000 worth of computer equipment early Sunday, authorities said.
The break-in took place just before 6:30 a.m. at HIDevolution, 511 S. Harbor Blvd., La Habra police Sgt. Jeff Baylos said. The business sells high-end, customized computers
Officers responding to an alarm activation discovered someone had smashed a car through the roll-up door to gain entry, he said.
A full inventory of missing property was pending, but it initially appeared the burglar or burglars escaped with about $300,000 worth of computer equipment, Baylos said.
No suspect description was available. Detectives were in process of collecting footage from area surveillance cameras in hopes of generating leads.
Anyone with information can reach La Habra police at 562-383-4300. Tips may also be submitted anonymously to Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-847-6227.