The Flash Mob Epidemic
Recently, there has been an increase in a violent trend with teenagers in rural areas - Flash Robs. Flash Robs are similar to Flash Mobs, except they are harmful and illegal. In a typical Flash Rob, a group of teenagers enter a retail store and rob, assault and steal items from unsuspecting victims. The less violent incidents involve stealing items from convenient stores. The more harmful cases involve robberies and assaults against individuals. Below is a SpotCrime crime list of some recent Flash Robs that have made recent headlines. Included are the flash robs in Philadelphia and DC. Also included is the Flash Mob who robbed and beat victims in Milwaukee and Cleveland on the Fourth of July weekend. In Philadelphia, they have installed a curfew for teenagers to try to control the mobs. Cleveland is working on something similar. Is this a trend that you think will grow in the months to come or a simple fad that will fade away? What ...