Wild video shows mob ransack California 7-Eleven while clerks desperately try to defend store
A gang of California teenagers stormed, attacked and robbed a 7-Eleven in a violent frenzy as an employee hopelessly tried to fend them off.
In a video posted to Instagram, an aggressive group of teenagers β mostly boys β knocked on the doors of the supermarket as an employee frantically tried to stop them.
But the mob used strong and violent tactics to enter the Anaheim store. The employee was eventually hit in the stomach by one of the boys and as he fell to the ground in pain, the crowd poured into the store.
The clerk took up a broomstick to defend himself and the establishment.
One of the boys, wearing a gray sweatshirt, was seen threatening and fighting the employee while the rest of the group vandalized and robbed the store.
Two teenage boys wearing face coverings pulled open the doors of 7-Elevens when the clerk wouldn’t let them inside
The shop assistant screamed in pain after being attacked by the violent group of teenagers
The store clerk tried to use a broomstick as a weapon to keep the teens out of the 7-Eleven
One aggressor ripped the display of lighters off the counter. Shelves were knocked over and group members climbed onto the counter, leaving the store in an unrecognizable state.
After taking too many punches, the employee appeared to admit defeat as he walked away from the group. He was left with a nosebleed.
As they leave the store, the teens are all seen carrying armfuls of chips, cases of beer and other items. They seemed happy after leaving the 7-Eleven destroyed and the employee in pain.
Most of them had their faces covered with hoodies or masks. At least one girl was featured in the video. She was filming while the boys were wreaking havoc.
The robbery took place around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, police said KTL.
Unruly teenagers stormed out of the supermarket after vandalizing it and stealing items
The perpetrators climbed onto the counter as they rampaged through the store
One of the robbers left the store with a smile on his face and his arms filled with bags of chips
But this is not an isolated incident.
Between July 12 and September 20, there were 14 different robberies at 10 Los Angeles 7-Elevens.
Police said 13 of these robberies happened on Friday evening, according to a statement from the Los Angeles Police Department.
Footage was released of more than forty teenagers harassing 7-Elevens, prompting disappointed parents to report their children to police.
A teenager spotted cases of stolen beer while leaving 7-Eleven
The store clerk held up a broomstick to shoo the teens away
The LAPD writes: βIn several incidents, witnesses were physically pushed by the suspects during the criminal takeover of the stores, without regard for the safety of others.
“While there have been no reports of physical harm, several witnesses continue to fear for their safety following such aggressive and callous criminal behavior.”
The police are working to identify the perpetrators.
The Anaheim 7-Eleven robbed on Sunday is one of several that have been targeted across California since June
“They’re very bold, they’re not worried about being stopped and they’re not worried about being seen,” LAPD Detective Samuel Arnold said.
He added: βIt’s not even about shoplifting. They go in and deliberately knock over expensive items, coffee makers, merchandise, sunglasses, completely destroying the store.β
The teens started these attacks right after “free Slurpee day” on June 11. The Retail Crime Task Force is still investigating the situation and is asking anyone with more information to come forward.