Night of Looting in Philadelphia: Over a Dozen Arrested as Stores Targeted by Juvenile Looters
TL;DR
Large crowds, mostly consisting of juveniles, looted multiple stores and damaged property in Philadelphia on Tuesday night. The looting was not related to the earlier peaceful protest but was carried out by criminal opportunists using the protest as an excuse. At least 20 arrests have been made, and two firearms were recovered. Over 100 juveniles and young adults were involved, and the extent of the damage is still being determined. Law enforcement officials plan to use surveillance video to identify and apprehend the individuals involved.
- Over a dozen arrested in night of looting throughout Philly, police say NBC 10 Philadelphia
- Foot Locker, Apple and Lululemon among stores looted in Center City Philadelphia 6abc Philadelphia
- Philadelphia swarmed by alleged juvenile looters targeting the Apple Store, Lululemon, Footlocker and others Fox News
- More than 100 juveniles loot Philadelphia stores after judge’s ruling: reports PennLive
- Philadelphia crime: Looters ransack retail stores after protest | LiveNOW from FOX LiveNOW from FOX
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