Huntington Beach Bus Bust - January 7/8th, 2017
Huntington Beach Police and numerous surrounding agencies all converged on a white party bus late Saturday night into Sunday morning. The incident occurred on the northbound Pacific Coast Highway in the area of 16th Street and involved approximately 30 young adults prompting an urgent request for mutual aid from all surrounding agencies to control the situation. Police units from Seal Beach, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Westminster, and others all responded and assisted in removing and detaining the bus' occupants one-by-one.
Initial reports indicate occupants of the bus had stopped at a 7-11 Gas Station and Convenience Store in the 700 block of Pacific Coast Highway where an altercation and possible mob-style smash-and-grab robbery occurred. Other unverified reports indicated that the party bus may have been stolen.
Associated Press Wire:
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) - Police say a 7-Eleven clerk was assaulted as he tried to stop more than two dozen people from a party bus from stealing items at the convenience store in Huntington Beach.
Police Officer Jennifer Marlatt says two men from the bus were arrested late Saturday on suspicion of robbery and conspiracy. Marlatt says seven loaded handguns were found on the party bus, which held a total of 80 passengers.
At least 30 of the passengers ran through the 7-Eleven and some began stealing items and assaulting the clerk when he intervened. Eventually, the group got back onto the bus, which went northbound on Highway 1 and was stopped by police a short distance later.
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Read MoreInitial reports indicate occupants of the bus had stopped at a 7-11 Gas Station and Convenience Store in the 700 block of Pacific Coast Highway where an altercation and possible mob-style smash-and-grab robbery occurred. Other unverified reports indicated that the party bus may have been stolen.
Associated Press Wire:
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) - Police say a 7-Eleven clerk was assaulted as he tried to stop more than two dozen people from a party bus from stealing items at the convenience store in Huntington Beach.
Police Officer Jennifer Marlatt says two men from the bus were arrested late Saturday on suspicion of robbery and conspiracy. Marlatt says seven loaded handguns were found on the party bus, which held a total of 80 passengers.
At least 30 of the passengers ran through the 7-Eleven and some began stealing items and assaulting the clerk when he intervened. Eventually, the group got back onto the bus, which went northbound on Highway 1 and was stopped by police a short distance later.
© 2016 Miles T. Madison | Klick Photos. All rights reserved.
For licensing contact: Miles@KlickPhotos.com
