Task Force Makes Arrests Amid Flash Mob Retail Crime Wave in LA

September 8, 2023

A surge in flash mob robberies is sweeping across Los Angeles, causing growing concern for retailers and law enforcement. A dedicated task force, comprising the LA Police Department, LA County Sheriff’s Department, and federal agencies, has been assembled to combat this rising trend. Recent incidents include over 30 masked robbers stealing more than $100,000 worth of merchandise from a Nordstrom store, prompting retailers to call for urgent action to stem the tide of organized retail crime.