Overview

• 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.