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L.A. Mom Rams Suspected Getaway Car Outside Sherman Oaks Home as Police Probe Continues

Investigators are pursuing leads from evidence left in the abandoned sedan.

Overview

  • Neighborhood surveillance video shows the Mercedes striking a white sedan and three masked suspects fleeing on foot.
  • LAPD recovered a wallet with ID, a red crowbar, a walkie‑talkie reportedly tuned to an LAPD channel, and multiple license plates from the car.
  • Police say the investigation remains active and, as of Wednesday, no arrests have been announced.
  • The family says the intruders tried a back sliding door after cutting the home’s Wi‑Fi and Ring camera, and no injuries were reported.
  • The widely shared footage drew strong reactions online, with praise for the mother’s split‑second decision and criticism raising potential legal concerns.