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52 Arrested for Mass Philadelphia Looting Spurred by Dropped Charges Against Former Cop

  • Mobs of mostly teenagers looted multiple high-end stores in Philadelphia over two nights.
  • The looting was not connected to peaceful protests over dropped charges against a former cop who killed a Black man.
  • At least 52 people were arrested and charged with crimes like burglary, theft, and rioting.
  • Targeted stores included Apple, Lululemon, Foot Locker, and state-run liquor stores, with extensive property damage.
  • One suspect arrested for looting was already out on bail in a previous murder case.
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