Los Angeles police said they were receiving reports of looting from business owners as videos emerged on social media showing a mass of people running into stores whose frontages had been broken open.

“Business owners are reporting stores are being looted in the area of 6th St and Broadway,” Los Angeles Police Department’s Central Division posted to X. “Officers are enroute to the location to investigate.”

Police urged all businesses and residents “to report any vandalism, damage or looting to LAPD Central Division so that it can be documented by an official police report. Please photograph all vandalism and damage prior to clean up.”

YouTuber BillyJohnOh captured the chaotic looting of a Jordan sneaker store during a live stream. In another video posted online separately, looters can be seen raiding a gas station’s convenience store.

LA rioters loot stores as Dem leaders downplay chaos. Newsom slams Trump’s aid to agents while doing nothing. Bass stays silent as violence grows. Trump sends National Guard. Protesters plan “mass mobilization.” #LARiots #NationalGuard pic.twitter.com/dNnUUNVKI2

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Widespread looting now underway in Los Angeles.

Sheiff refuses to ask National Guard for help.pic.twitter.com/1yKHkirgFs

— Gays For Trump (@GaysForTrump24) June 9, 2025