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Over 100 Looters Ram Stolen Car into Compton Bakery, Steal Thousands

The incident followed a street takeover, a common occurrence in the area, and has sparked local politicians to push for increased penalties for such activities.

  • A mob of over 100 looters used a stolen Kia to ram into Ruben's Bakery & Mexican Food in Compton, Los Angeles, stealing tens of thousands of dollars in cash and merchandise.
  • The incident happened early Tuesday morning following a street takeover nearby, a common occurrence in the area.
  • No arrests have been made yet, but police are reviewing security footage as part of their investigation.
  • The owners of the bakery lost a reported $20,000 that they had earned over the holidays, and the damage to the building will cost hundreds of thousands to repair.
  • Local politicians are pushing for increased citations for those involved in the street takeovers, which have been a problem across Los Angeles County for the past few years.
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