Multiple Philadelphia stores were targeted during a seemingly premeditated looting spree following a judge dropping murder charges against a former police officer.
Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial fatally shot 27-year-old motorist Eddie Irizarry through a closed car window during a traffic stop in Kensington on Aug. 14.
As of the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 26, approximately 52 people between the ages of 18 and 22 were arrested in connection with the looting. Of those arrested, only three were juveniles. Prosecutors stated that most of the individuals were charged with burglary and theft, and one person was apprehended for illegal gun possession. Officers confiscated two firearms.
At approximately 8 p.m. in Center City, a large group of young adults looted stores, including Foot Locker, Lululemon, and the Apple store. Law enforcement apprehended nearly two dozen teenagers and at least one adult during the event.
Reports indicated that the looting also spread to the Northeast and certain areas of West Philadelphia. Stores in Roosevelt Mall, such as JD Sports, were left bare, with a sign beside the door that read, “closed until further notice.”
Fine Wine & Good Spirits announced the closure of all its stores on Wednesday after 18 locations were broken into.
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The looters broke into businesses, damaging metal door protectors and using bolt cutters to break locks. During the spree, the looters stole electronics, footwear, apparel, alcohol, pharmaceuticals, and various other items.
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