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GARDENA, Calif. - A rash of burglaries in Gardena has left local businesses and community members upset. They say thieves are using forklifts to smash into warehouses and steal copper wires.

Neighbors say a nearby homeless encampment is to blame.

What they're saying:

Kevin and Lor Kaing own LA Press, a commercial printing business in West Rancho Dominguez that prides itself on top quality customer service.

A tall order considering recent setbacks – thieves stole their U-haul and the copper wiring from their electrical box.

We had no power for two days and more than $20,000 to repair," Kevin Kaing stated.

Meanwhile, down the street, oil wells were shut down after criminals cut through the wrought iron fence and stole copper wires from the transformer that operates them.

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