Chaos Erupts in Philadelphia’s Center City as Stores are Looted and Security Guard Assaulted

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Chaos erupted in Philadelphia’s Center City on Tuesday evening as groups of mostly young people looted several stores and a security guard was assaulted at a Foot Locker.

Police reported that an Apple Store was hit at around 8 p.m. and officers chased fleeing teenagers, recovering dropped iPhones and a “pile of iPads” at one spot. NBC10 Philadelphia reported that more than 100 people who appeared to be teenagers looted a Lululemon store. Video posted on social media showed masked people in hoodies running out of the store and police officers grabbing several and tackling them to the sidewalk.

CBS Philadelphia was on the scene where a large roving group looted several stores throughout Center City, including the Foot Locker and Apple Store near 15th and Chestnut.

Police have made several arrests and are continuing to investigate the incident. No further information has been released at this time.

The assault of the security guard at the Foot Locker is being investigated by police. It is unclear if the guard sustained any injuries.

The incident has caused alarm among local residents and business owners, who are concerned about the safety of their stores and the safety of their customers. Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to come forward.