Police are conducting an investigation after dozens of looters swarmed a Walnut Creek Nordstrom late Saturday, drawing a worrying parallel to the mass looting in San Francisco on Friday.
In a charged moment, approximately 80 individuals stormed the luxury department store, terrorizing shoppers and ransacking shelves. Video shot at the scene shows the looters streaming out of the store carrying armfuls of bags and boxes before jumping into cars waiting on the street.
Police said they began receiving calls reporting the incident at around 9 p.m. Two Nordstrom employees were assaulted and one was allegedly pepper sprayed by the vandals.
A man and a woman were arrested at the scene. The man was charged with robbery, possession of stolen property, conspiracy to commit burglary and possession of burglary tools. The female was arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm.
A third suspect was arrested while fleeing from the scene on foot. He was charged with robbery, possession of stolen property, conspiracy to commit burglary and possession of burglary tools.
The identities of the three suspects have not yet been released.
Investigators are currently reviewing surveillance footage to identify other suspects.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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