Long Beach Convenience Store Looted During Street Takeover

Street Takeover and Store Looting

• 🚗 A large street takeover occurred in Long Beach early Monday morning, involving cars doing stunts in an intersection.
• 🏪 During the event, a convenience store, Jay in G Market, was ransacked by a large group of people.
• 💥 Looters reportedly pulled open the gate and smashed the glass to gain entry to the store, which was closed at the time.
• 💨 The street takeover involved a red Dodge Charger performing donuts, creating smoke in the intersection at Orange Avenue and East Harding Street.

Damage and Aftermath

• 📉 Broken glass, food items, and beverages were found scattered outside the store following the incident.
• 🩹 Police cordoned off the market with crime tape after arriving on the scene.
• 😥 The family that owns the store, who have operated it for many years, expressed that they have never experienced anything like this before.
• ❓ The extent of the stolen inventory is currently unknown, but dozens of people are reported to have entered the store.
• ⚠️ Authorities are seeking more information regarding any injuries or arrests made in connection with the incident.