Family-owned market in Long Beach looted during street takeover

Market looted during Long Beach street takeover

A market was looted by a mob during a street takeover in Long Beach.

LONG BEACH, Calif. -
A street takeover in Long Beach turned into a looting incident early Monday morning when a crowd ransacked a family-owned market while cars performed stunts nearby. Authorities are now investigating the chaotic scene.

What we know:

Officers with the Long Beach Police Department responded to the intersection of Orange Avenue and Harding Street in Long Beach around 1 a.m. Monday, July 14. A red Dodge Charger was seen performing stunts in the middle of the street while a crowd gathered around the intersection.

During the takeover, dozens of spectators were seen breaking into J&G Market, stealing beer, snacks, and other items. The looting occurred while cars continued to spin out in the street, and the scene was partially blocked by bystanders.

Long Beach market looted during street takeover

The owners of a small family-owned market in Long Beach are cleaning up after dozens of people looted the store following a street takeover.

Officers arrived shortly after to break up the takeover and secure the store. The crowd quickly dispersed, and the business was eventually cleared. 

The owners of J&G Market were contacted and arrived at the scene approximately 30 minutes later.

Jeff Rowe with the Nehyam Neighborhood Association says groups organize online then meet at the intersection to conduct the street takeover. He says residents are tired and want it to stop. 

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A large street takeover in Long Beach turned into a violent smash-and-grab as people broke into a local market and stole several items.

Both the Long Beach Police Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded to the incident.

What we don't know:

It’s not clear if any arrests have been made in connection to the looting or the street takeover.