San Diego police are tracking a swarm of about 25 juveniles accused of storming a downtown 7-Eleven today, shoving an employee to the ground and then rolling off on beach cruisers, according to investigators.
The apparent group robbery unfolded at the convenience store in the city’s core, where witnesses said a pack of teens rushed in, grabbed items, and fled east on bicycles. Officers quickly swept nearby blocks while detectives worked to reconstruct the chaotic few minutes, CBS 8 reported. Station footage showed police in the area canvassing for any leads.
Police Ask For Tips And Footage
Investigators are now appealing directly to the public for help identifying those involved. Anyone who saw the incident or has photos or video is urged to contact the San Diego Police Department.
According to Times of San Diego, tips can be directed to the SDPD Robbery Unit at (619) 531-2299. Anonymous information can be shared through San Diego County Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
How This Fits A Wider Pattern
Police say the case is not happening in a vacuum. Large groups using bicycles to pull off quick-hit thefts at convenience stores have been popping up elsewhere in Southern California, part of what law enforcement has labeled “flash robberies.”…