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Fox News
4 days ago
- Fox News
Over 100 looters ransack AutoZone in possible LA street takeover
Print Close By Danielle Wallace, Bonny Chu Published June 17, 2025 A massive mob of looters stormed and ransacked an AutoZone store in southern Los Angeles early Monday morning in a possible street takeover that resulted in significant damage and merchandise losses. A crowd of more than 100 individuals were seen breaking into the store around 4:00 a.m., Fox 11 Los Angeles reported, citing police and footage from the Citizen app. "A radio call was generated for a 'Burglary Suspects There Now' on the 9800 block of South Hoover Street," the Los Angeles Police Department told Fox News Digital. "Comments of the call stated there were approximately 20 suspects removing merchandise from a business." Individuals ripped open a metal fence, shattered glass and broke display cases to steal merchandise, Fox 11 reported. It remains unclear how much in value was taken during the incident. CALIFORNIA LOOTERS NOW FACE 'HARD-CHARGING' CONSEQUENCES AFTER BLUE STATE ABANDONED SOFT-ON-CRIME APPROACH The suspects involved fled before officers arrived, according to the police. A burglary report was filed, and detectives are now investigating whether the incident had "any connection to a street takeover." WILD LA PARTY DEVOLVES INTO CHAOS WITH VANDALISM, FIRE BREATHING MAN, AND INJURED COPS This is the second time in nearly one year that the same AutoZone store was subjected to a similar looting event stemming from a street takeover, Fox 11 reported. AMERICAN CAR THEFTS SURGE AS TEENAGE BANDITS, INTERNATIONAL CRIME RINGS SHIP STOLEN VEHICLES OVERSEAS CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Police estimated that last year's incident resulted in $67,000 in merchandise losses, according to the local outlet. Following the 2024 incident, security camera footage helped law enforcement in identifying and arresting many of the suspects, the outlet added. Print Close URL
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Daily Mail
Brazen teens loot store amid parking lot boxing match between two women
More than 50 youths looted an Arizona gas station convenience store after a brazen brawl broke out in the parking lot. A massive crowd swarmed the parking lot of the QuikTrip gas station in Surprise to watch as two unidentified women engaged in a full-on boxing match, surveillance video obtained by the Daily Mail reveals. The women threw punches back and forth, seemingly trying to take each other to the ground, as the jeering crowd circled around and recorded the chaos on their phones. A white pick-up truck, likely at the scene to utilize the station's services, slowly drives through the unnoticing crowd as they remain fully engaged in the fight. The clip cuts to a view from inside the shop, where the youths snatched alcohol right out of the coolers, before running outside without paying. A store attendant tries to intervene and appears to plead with the group - but they blatantly ignore him and continue their looting mission. The video, once again, cuts back outside where the teens are seen fleeing through the parking lot on foot with the stolen goods in tow. Others piled into cars before speeding off the premises. The brawl broke out in sprawling Phoenix suburb Saturday night at a gas station near Loop 303 and Bell Road in the early hours of Sunday morning. Police said more than 50 people 'engaged in disorderly conduct and looting of a convenience store'. Investigators allege the 'reckless criminal behavior' by the group 'directly interfered with access to a nearby hospital, affecting patients needing emergency medical care'. They did not disclose what specific products were snatched from the store, though the surveillance footage shows the group grabbing alcoholic beverages out of the coolers. Some teens were heard making 'politically motivated comments', police told ABC 15, but did not disclose what specifically was said. Police added it is 'unknown' if the incident was related to the No Kings protest that took place earlier that day. Business resumed as usual at the QuikTrip later that day, FOX 10 reports. Meanwhile, police have asked for the 'community's assistance in identifying the individuals involved'. The Surprise Police Department says it has a 'zero tolerance for criminal activity' and is actively investigating the incident. 'We will use every available resource, including surveillance footage, witness statements, and digital evidence, to identify, arrest, and prosecute all individuals involved to the fullest extent of the law,' the force said in a statement. 'The safety of our community is our top priority. We stand with our local businesses, our healthcare providers, and every resident of Surprise who deserves to live in a safe, peaceful city.' Anyone with details about the crime is encouraged to contact the Surprise Police Department at 623-222-TIPS (8477) or via email at crimetips@ The incident came just hours after No Kings protests swept across the country on Saturday, with organizers saying millions rallied against what they described as President Donald Trump's authoritarian tendencies. Confrontations were largely isolated. An innocent bystander was shot in Utah after a man brandished a rifle during the rally. He later died from his injuries. In Riverside, California, authorities said a driver of an SUV struck a woman who was participating in a demonstration and sped away. The woman had 'significant injuries' but was stable, police said, adding that they were still searching for the driver. Outside the Arizona statehouse, a social media video showed protesters Saturday jeering at and then skirmishing with a masked man, who eventually pulled out a handgun, causing the crowd to scatter. Another video showed Arizona Department of Public Safety officers taking the man into custody.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
Large mob ransacks South Los Angeles AutoZone; incident may be connected to street takeover
A large mob was seen looting an AutoZone store in South Los Angeles early Monday morning, and the incident was likely connected to a street takeover that took place nearby. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers were dispatched to Hoover Street and Century Boulevard in the Vermont Vista neighborhood around 4:25 a.m. Property was taken, LAPD confirmed, although they did not go into detail on what exactly was stolen. Footage posted to the Citizen App shows a crowd of people outside the store and an adjacent gas station, as tires could be heard screeching in the background. Skid marks were later seen on the street. A woman was heard saying, 'Somebody call 911; they're looting the AutoZone again.' KTLA has previously reported on two incidents that took place at the same location, one in June 2024 and another three months later in September. At least 50 people were said to have been involved in the June incident, with 'hundreds' participating in the September ransacking, according to the LAPD. Police did not disclose exactly how many suspects were involved on Sunday, but did say the incident may be connected to a nearby street takeover. Culver City man claims pair of thieves stole his classic car, motorcycle on Father's Day Video from the scene obtained by KTLA shows the aftermath of the looting, which left the front window of the business destroyed and merchandise scattered throughout the store, in addition to on the sidewalk and in the parking lot. Expletives were also spray-painted on the exterior wall, one of which was directed at ICE. Also scrawled on the wall was 'LL Huncho' — the 'LL' likely standing for 'Long Live.' According to LAPD, no arrests were made in connection with the looting on Sunday. Nancy Fontan contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
5 days ago
- CBS News
AutoZone in South Los Angeles looted during possible street takeover, LAPD says
An AutoZonne in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Vermont Vista was looted during a possible street takeover on Monday morning, The Los Angeles Police Department said they received a call around 4:25 a.m. about a burglary on the 9800 block of South Hoover Street. Police believe several people entered the business and began taking merchandise. Police also found graffiti on the side of the business when they arrived. Last June, the same business was also looted during a street takeover by a crowd of people. No arrests have been made. The incident is still under investigation.
The Independent
12-06-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Why anti-ICE protests are spreading across the US
Thousands of Angelenos experienced their second evening of curfew on Wednesday as Mayor Karen Bass continued her crackdown on looters and vandals in downtown Los Angeles. More demonstrations were scheduled for Thursday, almost a week after a string of ICE raids last Friday sparked a wave of unrest in LA. By Saturday morning, President Donald Trump caused fresh outrage after deploying the National Guard before eventually mobilizing the U.S. Marines days later. While Los Angeles remains the epicenter of unrest, The Independent found that demonstrations had flared up in at least 37 cities across the U.S. Hundreds of arrests had been made nationwide by Thursday. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told a Senate hearing Wednesday that military personnel could be sent to other cities 'if necessary.' While at the Kennedy Center's premiere of Les Misérables, Trump again defended his decision to deploy troops and said that, if he didn't, LA would be 'burning to the ground right now.' Here, The Independent breaks down what you need to know as LA – and other major cities – experience further unrest. How did the protest start? Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers conducted search warrants at multiple locations on Friday. One search was executed outside a clothing warehouse in the Fashion District after a judge found probable cause that the employer was using fictitious documents for some of its workers, according to representatives for Homeland Security Investigations and the U.S Attorney's Office. Crowds tried to stop ICE agents from driving away following the arrests. Another protest was sparked outside a federal building in downtown LA, after demonstrators discovered detainees were allegedly being held in the basement of the building. Protests then erupted in Paramount after it appeared federal law enforcement officers were conducting another immigration operation in the area. The protests also spread to the nearby city of Compton. LA County Sheriff Robert Luna stated that as many as 400 people were involved in the demonstration. The ICE operations in Los Angeles resulted in the arrests of 118 immigrants this week, including 44 people in Friday's operations, according to the Department of Homeland Security. The arrests led to protesters gathering outside a federal detention center, chanting, 'Set them free, let them stay!' Why did Trump first deploy the National Guard? On Saturday, Trump ordered the deployment of at least 2,000 National Guard troops to LA. 'If Governor Gavin Newscum, of California, and Mayor Karen Bass, of Los Angeles, can't do their jobs, which everyone knows they can't, then the Federal Government will step in and solve the problem, RIOTS & LOOTERS, the way it should be solved!!!' he wrote on Truth Social. Newsom responded on social media that the ' federal government is moving to take over the California National Guard and deploy 2,000 soldiers. That move is purposefully inflammatory and will only escalate tensions.' The state National Guard had not been federalized by a president, thereby overriding a governor, since 1965. How have things progressed since? The first National Guard troops arrived in areas of Los Angeles on Sunday, including Paramount and the downtown area. Footage shared online showed an escalation in the clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement, with police in riot gear using tear gas to disperse people. Other videos showed protesters lobbing fireworks and other projectiles at officers, while vehicles were set ablaze, and 'f*** ICE' graffiti was sprayed in multiple locations. By Sunday morning, the LAPD had already made dozens of arrests, with law enforcement braced for 'several more protests' in the city throughout the day. Police reported that there had been reports of looting in the city in the evening. After sharply criticizing Newsom and Bass, Trump continued his rebuke against protestors on the ground. Late Sunday, he wrote on Truth Social that it's 'looking really bad in L.A. BRING IN THE TROOPS!!' By Monday, Trump ordered the Defense Department to take control of an additional 2,000 California National Guardsmen to bolster efforts to quell demonstrations. They will join the 2,000 guardsmen already stationed throughout L.A. About 700 Marines were also mobilized by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, with Newsom deploying an additional 800 law enforcement officers in a bid to 'clean up President Trump's mess.' Protests on Monday were mostly quelled by the evening and remained less violent than Sunday's fiery clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement officers. On Tuesday, authorities enforced the curfew in a portion of downtown LA between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Wednesday, with Bass warning that anyone who failed to comply would be detained. The LAPD said that it made 'mass arrests' after the restriction was imposed. Police officers on foot and horseback dispersed crowds on Wednesday evening in downtown LA before Bass enforced a second curfew in as many days. Hegseth told the Senate Appropriations Committee Wednesday that troops could be sent to other cities if law enforcement were threatened as protests flare up from Seattle through to New York City Protests spill into other U.S. cities Anti-ICE protests began spreading to parts of California and other major U.S. cities, from Seattle to New York City. Approximately 60 protesters, including juveniles, were arrested Sunday in San Fransico after a group began to vandalize property. Over on the East Coast, around 20 anti-ICE protesters were also led away by police in New York, following demonstrations in lower Manhattan. On Monday, multiple people were arrested near San Francisco's City Hall after two small groups broke off from thousands of protestors marching peacefully to commit 'vandalism and other criminal acts,' police said. A peaceful protest in Santa Ana developed into violence with rocks thrown and fireworks set off at law enforcement officers, officials say. By Tuesday, clashes broke out between police and protesters near the ICE office in New York. Protesters were thrown to the ground as police tried to handcuff them. Others lobbed water bottles at officers. After a protest Wednesday afternoon outside an ICE office in Spokane, Washington, Mayor Lisa Brown imposed a curfew in the city's downtown area. Thirty arrests were made, police said. By Wednesday evening, 37 cities (and 21 states) had experienced protests against Trump's immigration raids, The Independent uncovered. What has the reaction been? Newsom and Bass have both continued to speak out against the president's decision to deploy the troops, describing it as 'unnecessary' and an attempt by the administration to create 'chaos.' In a statement issued via email, the governor said that Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth 'want a spectacle' and violence. Speaking to KTLA on Sunday, Bass said that Trump's action was unnecessary and 'just political.' By Monday, Newsom rebuked Trump's 'blatant abuse of power.' 'We will sue to stop this. The Courts and Congress must act. Checks and balances are crumbling,' he said. 'This is a red line — and they're crossing it. WAKE UP!' In a televised address Tuesday, Newsom lambasted Trump for 'fanning the flames' of the LA protests, stating his 'brazen abuse of power' had 'inflamed a combustible situation.' Wednesday, National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard has peddled the White House's theory that some protestors in LA are being 'clearly paid.' Other Democrats, including Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and New Jersey Senator Corey Booker, backed Newsom and Bass, with Booker describing the president's actions as 'hypocritical at best.' Why has the Mexican flag become a symbol of the protest? A dramatic photograph showing a masked protester biking around a blazing car in Los Angeles has rapidly become a symbol of the anti-ICE riots. Drone footage of the masked protester, in the Hispanic-majority city, was shared on X and went viral. Many said it gave Trump a propaganda coup as he works to deport migrants from LA, and said the photo of the Mexican flag-waving protester was undermining their resistance. Democrat supporter Armand Domalewski shared the video and claimed on X that the protester 'has to be a Republican plant,' with Australian political observer adding it was 'perfect propaganda footage for Trump.'
