Shocking moment mob of looters RANSACK and destroy 7-Eleven store in Democrat-led LA, leaving store worker fearing for his life
- More than 100 people descended on the convenience store in Los Angeles, California, on August 15, after blocking the roads
- They ransacked the store while shouting at each other, with surveillance footage capturing them throwing items across the counter
- LAPD are appealing for anyone with information about the incident to come forward
A giant mob descended upon a 7-Eleven following a street takeover at an intersection earlier this week – throwing items over the counter and looting the convenience store.
The gang of people ransacked the store, grabbing as much as they could, in Los Angeles, California.
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A group entered the convenience store near Figueroa Street and El Segundo Boulevard, with surveillance footage showing the looters, on August 15.
They can be seen running across the store and grabbing drinks, cigarettes, lottery tickets, bags of chips and other items.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department there were around 100 people involved in the chaos.
One store employee was left fearing for his life after the incident, with a suspect wearing a Colorado Rockies hat throwing food at the employee.
A staff member cowered behind the till as more than 100 people descended on the store.
Police say that the looters had previously blocked the road outside of the 7-Eleven with their cars before doing 'donuts'
They can be seen running across the store and grabbing drinks, cigarettes, lottery tickets, bags of chips and other items
One man started to throw packets of cigarettes across the counter to other looters
LAPD Det. Ryan Moreno said that there was 'no resistance' and 'no fight put up' by the staff members working that day.
He added: 'We really want to prevent this from becoming a new trend.'
Those involved face charges of vandalism, grand theft and looting when they are apprehended by authorities.
Before the store incident, the crowd held a street takeover nearby and blocked traffic with their vehicles and performed 'donuts.'
Another street takeover, just an hour later and less than two miles down the road saw a teenage boy shot dead.
The brazen incident comes after the Soros Law Proposition 47 was passed in California in 2014, meaning that some property theft was reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor.
The law raised the threshold for felony theft to $950.
Soft-on-crime progressive District Attorney George Gascón has been slammed for his policies which other politicians claim ‘weaken’ their laws.
LAPD data shows that as of March 2022 robberies had skyrocketed in Los Angeles by 17.2% from the same period of time in 2021.
Fed-up California assemblyman Rudy Salas, a Democrat, introduced a bill that would lower the amount a suspect can steal before facing a felony to $400.
Salas said: 'Enough is enough, we need to fight back against the criminals who are stealing from our communities.
'We have seen the unintended consequences of Prop 47’s weakening of our theft laws and I believe California voters are ready to make their voices heard on this issue again.'
The wild street takeovers have become more of an issue in recent months, with locals in LA begging police to do something about the problem.
Looters threw themselves over the counter to pocket as much as they could, as others shoved packets of snacks into bags before fleeing
The gang of people were seen grabbing as much as they could before fleeing, with some putting their hoods up to hide their identities
The protective COVID-19 screen was ripped down by the flash mob, who could be seen looting everything they could get theirs hands on
According to the Los Angeles Police Department the suspects also started throwing items at them, with around 100 people involved in the chaos
One incident saw a man shot dead at the intersection of Hoover Street and West Century Boulevard on July 4.
Another in South LA saw cars spinning out of control before injuring a bystander as they performed donuts and dangerous tricks with their cars. Residents are claiming that the events are happening ‘once a week’ if not more, making them scared to leave their homes.
A spokesman for the LAPD added: 'On August 15, 2022, around 12:40 a.m., a street takeover initiated at the intersection of Figueroa Street and El Segundo Boulevard.
'Motorists flooded the intersection and blocked traffic with their vehicles from all directions to create a 'pit' in the middle of the intersection.
'During the incident, spectators exited their vehicles and watched as motorists recklessly drove in a maneuver known as 'doing donuts.'
'The maneuver involves purposely losing tire traction while driving in a circular motion and continuing to accelerate. This results in a series of skid marks left on the pavement.
'The spectators then formed a 'flash mob' of looters and rushed a nearby 7-Eleven located at the northwest corner of Figueroa Street and El Segundo Boulevard.
'Video surveillance from the store showed the looters fanning out across the store and grabbing all the snacks, drinks, cigarettes, lotto tickets, and other merchandise.
'Looters also vandalized the store and threw merchandise at employees.
'The looters then exited the store to the surrounding parking lots and streets, and quickly dispersed before police arrived.
'The term 'flash mob' was first used to describe a large public gathering at which people perform an unusual or seemingly random act and then disperse, typically organized by means of the internet or social media.
'In the latest cases, however, 'flash mobs' have turned from fun spontaneous events to opportunistic criminal occurrences.
'Officers obtained surveillance video of the looters to identify and the arrest the individuals involved.'
Anyone with information about this traffic collision is asked to contact South Traffic Division Detectives at 323-421-2500 or email STDdetectives@lapd.online.
Reader Comments:
This sort of thing is happening ALL the time right now.. ALL In Democrat Cities.
Bet the flaming cheetos and wraps were the first things to go.
And they wonder why big retailers have fled their neighborhoods. This is why there are so called "food deserts" in urban areas across the country.
ALL FOR A BAG OF DORITOS LOL IDIOTS
Classy people.
