Van Nuys Business Accused of Predatory or ‘Bandit' Towing, Illegally Taking Over 140 Cars

More than 140 cars belonging to over 100 drivers were recovered from a Van Nuys business that was accused of impounding the vehicles through predatory tow practices, also known as "bandit" towing, Los Angeles and state officials announced Tuesday.
At the center of the investigation is Legends Auto (also known as Legends, Inc.) based in Van Nuys as investigators served a search warrant at two locations after “numerous" citizen complaints of predatory towing, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.


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NICB assisted the investigation.