11-05-2025
Homeowner breaks down after losing family heirlooms to Alhambra burglary
Two heartbroken homeowners are speaking out, trying to spread the word about burglars targeting homes in Alhambra after their house was ransacked on Friday.
The residents, Nghi Chau and her husband, Ping Li, said this burglary left them devastated – not only because of the financial loss, but because of the loss of heirlooms gifted to them by family members who have since passed on.
Police confirmed that the burglary happened on May 9 around 12 p.m., but were not able to offer a suspect description as the burglars disabled most of the cameras inside the home, except for one.
Luckily for Chau and Li, they were able to catch a glimpse of a suspect through that one camera.
In an interview with KTLA's Chris Wolfe, Chau breaks down, recounting the traumatic event of seeing her home violated and her sentimental valuables taken.
'It's upsetting because some of my wedding gifts were from my – I'm sorry,' Chau says through her tears. 'From my grandma, and she's not here anymore.'
Chau chokes up and is seen taking solace in Li's arms before the couple carries on with their interview, persevering through in order to raise awareness and prevent these crimes from happening to their neighbors.
The grief-stricken homeowner said she tried to keep her valuables safe in a backpack, so that they would be protected and hidden from a burglar.
'I know it's not safe, so I don't wear it, but then I lost it,' a distraught Chau says about an heirloom that was stolen. 'I was gonna give it to my kid.'
The Alhambra Police Department mentioned that these types of burglaries are happening in the area.
Just last week, their agency arrested a crew of three burglars who had been knocking on doors posing as Uber Eats.
Police are asking people to stay vigilant and call 911 for help, but do not confront the burglar, as it is dangerous.
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