More than 50 arrested following night of looting throughout Philly
Large crowds — mostly consisting of adults — looted multiple stores and damaged property across Philadelphia Tuesday night, police said.
It was around 8 p.m. when, officials said, police started receiving calls that large crowds were making their way into Center City.
Among the stores looted were the Footlocker and the Apple store near 15th and Chestnut streets and a Lululemon store in the area.
Acting Police Commissioner John Stanford said Tuesday night’s looting had nothing to do with the peaceful protest that took place earlier after charges were dismissed against the officer who shot and killed Eddie Irizarry.
Instead, he argued that those involved in looting used the protest as an excuse to engage in criminal behavior.