Some Wawa locations in Center City close early due to dozens of young people ransacking convenience stores, police say
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Chaotic moments on Center City streets Saturday night forced some Wawa locations to shut down early. Philadelphia police say dozens of young people were ransacking convenience stores and hit a number of Wawa locations.
On Saturday night, officers were seen on guard at 10th and Market Streets -- providing an extra layer of security for some businesses.
“Closed early due to police activity”
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Eyewitness News went to a handful of stores and confirmed they closed early.
The location at 19th and Market Streets had a sign up that read: "Closed early due to police activity."
CBS3 has been told there weren't any confirmed injuries.
Police say some of those involved were taken into custody.