Burglar Sets Fire Inside KFC Restaurant After Breaking In South Los Angeles
A burglary suspect allegedly broke into a KFC restaurant in South Los Angeles and set a fire inside before fleeing early Wednesday morning.
On November 11, 2026, at approximately 1:30 a.m., Los Angeles police received a report of a burglary suspect inside a KFC restaurant near 43rd Street and South Central Avenue.
According to preliminary information, the suspect smashed one of the restaurant’s windows to gain entry into the building.
Before leaving, the suspect allegedly started a fire inside the restaurant.
Los Angeles Fire Department crews quickly responded and extinguished the flames before the fire could spread and cause extensive damage to the building.
Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Newton Division arrived and searched the restaurant but determined that the suspect had already fled.
Due to the circumstances surrounding the fire, an LAFD arson investigator was requested to respond to the scene.
It remains unclear whether the suspect stole anything from the restaurant during the break-in.
No suspect description or additional information regarding the investigation was immediately available.
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