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Compton crowd mobs food mart during street takeover

Large mob ransacks gas station in Compton
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More than 100 people were involved in a looting at an Arco gas station in Compton after a street takeover early Sunday morning.

The video shows spectators breaking into a gas station at the corner of Central and Alondra in Compton around 2:20 a.m. 

People were seen smashing the front door, breaking into an Arco gas station and grabbing drinks, snacks, condoms and alcohol. 

Police say at least a hundred people were in attendance for the break-in, but only a few dozen were able to get inside.

One person was arrested at the scene, according to the L.A. County Sheriff's Compton station.

No injuries were reported.  

Anyone with more information about this incident is urged to contact the police.

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