Van Nuys self-defense weapons store burglarized for second time in less than a week

A Van Nuys business that sells self-defense weapons was burglarized early Monday for the second time in less than a week.

The burglary at Byrna Premier Dealer was reported at about 12:30 a.m. Monday in the 7600 block of Van Nuys Boulevard in the west San Fernando Valley. A rock was used to shatter the glass front door of the store, which sells less lethal weapons, police said.

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Details about what was stolen were not immediately available.

On Aug. 20, a break-in was reported at the same store. At least five people got away with about $8,000 worth of merchandise in that burglary. Security camera video showed people taking items from the store and leaving through a smashed window.

No arrests were reported.