Priyanka Tiwari
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Suspense crime, Digital Desk : A brazen "smash-and-grab" robbery struck the Apple Store at The Grove, a popular upscale shopping center in Los Angeles, as a group of masked individuals ransacked the location, exploiting the cover of a nearby protest.
Viral video footage capturing the chaotic incident shows a mob of masked and hooded individuals using tools to shatter the store’s large glass facade. Within seconds, the group swarmed into the showroom, grabbing iPhones, iPads, and other high-value electronics from display tables before quickly fleeing the scene. The entire raid was executed with alarming speed, causing significant damage and panic.
Apple store in downtown LA being looted tonight pic.twitter.com/3k5i7wKiSG
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) June 10, 2025
The chaotic scene unfolded while a separate demonstration was taking place nearby. Protestors had gathered to voice their concerns over immigration policy, specifically related to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Law enforcement officials believe the looters appeared to be an opportunistic group taking advantage of the diverted police attention and general disorder caused by the demonstration.
Apple Store in Los Angeles got rapidly ransacked by the usual suspects during Monday night’s insane anti-ICE riot.
— Paul A. Szypula ???????? (@Bubblebathgirl) June 10, 2025
Mayor Karen Bass has absolutely no control of her constituents.
Yet another epic failure by LA’s worst ever mayor.pic.twitter.com/TkFNUb8tIV
The suspects fled the location before law enforcement could intervene, leaving behind a scene of destruction with shattered glass and empty display stands. The financial loss from the stolen merchandise is estimated to be in the tens of thousands of dollars, in addition to the significant cost of the property damage.
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has launched an investigation into the incident, reviewing security footage to identify the individuals involved. The event is a stark example of organized retail crime, highlighting how criminal groups can leverage periods of civil unrest to carry out targeted thefts, posing a major challenge for retailers and law enforcement.
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