Investigators believe that many of the teenagers involved in the flash mobs were not aware of the seriousness of their actions, viewing it as a prank rather than a crime. Officers noted the lack of attempts to hide their identities sets a concerning trend among youth.
Asst. Chief Blake Chow remarked on the significant role parents played in these incidents, highlighting that three parents recognized their children in surveillance footage, leading them to surrender their kids to police.
Officials noted that the robbers were remarkably fearless, with teenagers often seen simply smiling or not bothering to conceal their identities as they executed the thefts.
The incidents, occurring primarily on Friday evenings, involved groups of 20 to 40 children, indicating a coordinated effort to disrupt business and security at 7-Eleven locations across Los Angeles.
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