Police Arrest Two in Glendale Pharmacy Burglaries
Detectives linked two suspects to burglaries at two local pharmacies and recovered firearms, narcotics, and cash.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Property Crime
Glendale police arrested two suspects connected to burglaries at Western Pharmacy and Riley's Pharmacy. The investigation recovered multiple firearms, stolen narcotics, burglary tools, and more than $75,000 in cash.
Why it matters
The arrests address a pattern of pharmacy burglaries that also drew attention from the Los Angeles Police Department, which was investigating numerous burglaries involving the same suspects. Recovering controlled substances and cash removes items that could otherwise fuel further thefts.
Two suspects are in custody following a joint operation with the U.S. Marshals Task Force, K-9 units, and narcotics detectives. Formal charges and the suspects' identities have not been publicly released.
The players
Glendale Police Department
The Glendale Police Department is the municipal law enforcement agency that serves the city of Glendale and led the burglary investigation.
U.S. Marshals Task Force
The U.S. Marshals Service is a federal law enforcement agency whose task forces assist local police in apprehending fugitives and suspects.
Los Angeles Police Department
The Los Angeles Police Department is the municipal police force of Los Angeles, which was separately investigating numerous pharmacy burglaries involving the same suspects.
The details
Detectives identified suspect vehicles and two primary suspects believed to be linked to both the August 26 Western Pharmacy burglary and the October 11 Riley's Pharmacy burglary. Glendale burglary detectives coordinated with the U.S. Marshals Task Force, K-9 units, narcotics detectives, and a Special Enforcement Detail officer to take both suspects into custody.
Timeline
August 26: Western Pharmacy was burglarized.
October 11: Riley's Pharmacy was burglarized.
November 4, 2026: The arrest report was published.
Legal Context
Multi-agency task force operations, pairing local detectives with federal marshals, are a common tool for cases where suspects move between jurisdictions. The Los Angeles investigation into the same suspects shows how serial pharmacy burglaries often cross municipal lines.
Pharmacies and nearby businesses in Glendale may see changes in security practices as investigators continue to work the case. Residents who notice suspicious activity around local pharmacies are encouraged to contact the Glendale Police Department.
The takeaway
Coordinated work between local detectives and federal task forces helped bring both suspects into custody. Pharmacies that store controlled substances and cash are frequent targets, so reviewing alarm systems and cash-handling procedures can reduce risk.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by NBC Southern California.
