California gang bangers fight for fun, and steal for the Lulz or pawn value.
THIS.
I worked gangs in Cali for 4 years. They tried to steal it for fun and then when a "normal" guy stood up to them, then it was about intimidation and beating someones ass for fun.....they just lost that time, he is lucky he wasnt stabbed or shot.
* I understand that there is always more to the story, but given face value, lawyer up.