The Anaheim Police are trying to identify several 7-Eleven flash mob robbery suspects

ANAHEIM, Calif. (October 8, 2024) – Anaheim Police detectives request public assistance to identify flash mob robbery suspects.

On Sunday, October 6, 2024, around 1:30 a.m., approximately 40-50 suspects forcefully entered a 7-Eleven convenience store at 550 S Knott Ave in the City of Anaheim. The suspects proceeded to assault the store employee and steal merchandise, including the cash register. The employee suffered a severe injury. The total loss has not yet been confirmed.

This incident has gained national attention from videos posted on social media. Anaheim Police detectives are working aggressively on this case, conducting follow-up on several leads. Prompt resolution should deter similar criminal activity in Anaheim and the rest of Orange County.

Photos of suspects from this incident are attached. Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case or anyone who can identify these individuals to contact Anaheim Police detectives at 714-328-8153 or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS.

Art Pedroza Editor

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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