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Parents Turn in Teens After Flash Mob Robberies at LA 7-Elevens

Surveillance footage led parents to identify their children involved in a series of 7-Eleven store robberies across Los Angeles.

  • At least three parents have reported their children to the LAPD after recognizing them in surveillance images from the robberies.
  • The flash mob robberies involved groups of 20 to 40 teenagers on bicycles targeting 14 7-Eleven stores since July.
  • Most of the robberies took place on Friday evenings and resulted in stolen merchandise and damaged property.
  • No physical injuries were reported, but witnesses expressed fear due to the aggressive nature of the incidents.
  • LAPD released nearly 200 images of suspects to the public, prompting tips and further investigations into the crimes.
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