Overview

• Thieves have stolen at least 302 fire hydrants in Los Angeles County since 2023.
• The thefts have caused over $1.2 million in losses for Golden State Water Company.
• Communities are at increased risk of uncontrolled fires due to missing hydrants.
• Authorities are installing locks and urging residents to report suspicious activity.
• Law enforcement is actively investigating and collaborating with scrapyards to curb thefts.