Video: 'flash mob looting' at US store, cops announce $50,000 reward

In Los Angeles' Harbor Gateway area, video from security cameras inside a provision store captured a chaotic scene when a crowd of people ransacked the store.

The large crowd gathered for the street takeover, swarmed the store in a frenzy of looting and vandalism.

Security camera video showed the situation quickly turned into mayhem when dozens of people emptied shelves, threw snacks and beverages, and left with merchandise. Police described the scene as 'flash mob' looting.
At least two people jumped over the front counter and threw items to the others in the crowd. A store employee, decisively outnumbered, hid in a back room of the store fearing for his life. Police have released surveillance video and announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to arrests.

Street takeovers have been an ongoing problem in parts of Los Angeles as large crowds gather at intersections to perform donuts and other stunts.

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