The incident occurred on the 2200 block of Tapo Street when the witness spotted four masked suspects in dark clothing inside a closed business and alerted authorities. The witness reported that the suspects were trying to load a safe into a vehicle.When the suspects spotted the witness, police said they abandoned the safe and fled in a dark grey Nissan hatchback. The car's license plate was not visible.
Police quickly responded and initiated a pursuit through Los Angeles, but it was terminated due to the suspects' reckless and high-speed driving.Authorities confirmed that the safe was recovered and all currency was accounted for.Simi Valley police expressed gratitude in a department news release 'to the community for its vigilance, emphasizing that collective efforts are vital to maintaining a safe environment.