Philadelphia’s Center City was gripped by a shocking robbery spree on Tuesday evening, as groups of individuals targeted multiple stores, including the Foot Locker and Apple Store. The brazen incident, marked by widespread looting, also witnessed an assault on a security guard.
According to reports by CBS Philadelphia, the disturbing wave of looting unfolded in Center City, with the Foot Locker and Apple Store near 15th and Chestnut being among the establishments affected. Videos capturing the chaotic robbery quickly circulated on social media platforms, portraying a scene of masked individuals, predominantly young, forcefully entering stores and plundering merchandise.
The scenes from the crime spree bore resemblance to riotous situations, with law enforcement officers working to regain control and apprehend the culprits. The Philadelphia Police confirmed that this latest wave of looting was unrelated to previous protests regarding the dismissal of charges in the death of Eddie Irizarry.
Online reactions poured in from netizens who expressed their dismay over the incident.
“So sad. True breakdown of civility,” lamented one user.
“By looking at the visuals that we get from the US nowadays, the Taliban may say… we are better than the US in LAW and ORDER,” commented another individual.
“The same people are going to act shocked when all the businesses decide to up and leave due to the chaos they’ve had to endure,” cautioned a third person.
“Shame! Clearly, there’s no justification for such behavior,” expressed a fourth commenter.
As Philadelphia grapples with the aftermath of this fearless robbery incident, concerns about the impact on local businesses and the city’s image remain at the forefront.
Sources By Agencies
