Anaheim 7-Eleven employee attacked in ‘takeover robbery’ caught on video

ANAHEIM, Calif. (KABC) — A store employee was attacked by a group of about 50 people who were trying to rob a 7-Eleven store in Anaheim.

The incident happened around 1:30 a.m. Sunday at the store located at 550 South Knott Ave., near Orange Avenue.

Video from the scene shows two masked suspects trying to force the door. A suspect seen wearing a gray hoodie carrying what appeared to be a large rock threatened the clerk into walking away from the door, opening the opportunity for members of the crowd to enter the store.

Officers were initially en route to respond to a call about a street takeover at the intersection of Knott and Orange avenues, when a robbery call was made. The suspects fled once police arrived at the store.

Several members, mostly men, can be seen ransacking the store, climbing on counters, pushing shelves and throwing merchandise. The video also shows the crowd leaving the store with stolen items.

Some members were seen filming the robbery and mocking the clerk with a bloody face. The employee was slightly injured and had a bloody nose.

An undetermined amount of money was also stolen from the registers, as well as merchandise. Police said the video, shared on Instagram, was now part of the investigation.

The theft follows a series of separate flash-mob style robberies targeting 7-Eleven stores across Southern California.

Anyone with information regarding the incident was asked to contact Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-847-6227.

City News Service, Inc. contributed to this report.