Actor Keegan Allen, known for his role in Pretty Little Liars, was robbed at gunpoint and pistol-whipped outside a West Hollywood grocery store on Thursday, May 16, according to multiple reports and security footage shared by Allen. The incident occurred at approximately 9:05 p.m. near Laurel Supply, a neighborhood organic market located at 8400 block of Santa Monica Boulevard, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirmed.
Allen posted a video on Instagram showing himself bloodied and visibly shaken, stating, “I was just robbed of my watch outside of Laurel Supply. These two dudes hit me in the head and pointed a gun at me with a knife and then took off.” He added that the attackers wore masks and demanded his watch and bracelet before fleeing in an unknown vehicle. Paramedics treated Allen at the scene for a head laceration and released him shortly after.
-- Immediate Response & Official Confirmation --
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department reported that deputies responded to the robbery call and identified the victim as a male adult. According to their statement, one suspect pointed a silver handgun at Allen while another brandished a knife, demanding his watch and bracelet. The victim was struck in the face with the handgun before the suspects fled. The sheriff’s department did not name Allen but confirmed the details of the assault.
A spokesperson for the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Department also verified the incident, specifying that the attack took place on Santa Monica Boulevard. Surveillance footage obtained by Allen appears to show two masked individuals approaching him as he opened his car doors, threatening him with weapons before striking him multiple times. The suspects then ran away after taking Allen’s watch.
-- Details from the Video & Allen’s Account --
In the video shared by Allen, he is seen holding up his bloodied hand, saying, “They had masks on. They took my watch though. They took my watch.” He described the attackers as “two young men” who threatened to kill him over the watch. Allen also referenced the use of flock cameras in a social media caption, suggesting they may help identify the suspects. His post read in part: “West Hollywood is not safe anymore. Robbed at gunpoint and knifepoint by two young men that threatened to KILL me over my watch and would have!”
The video shows Allen walking dazedly through the parking lot after the assault, with blood visible on his forehead and eyebrow. He confirmed that the incident occurred outside Laurel Supply, a local grocery store, and that he was treated for his injuries at the scene.
-- Broader Context & Public Reaction --
The incident has drawn attention amid ongoing discussions about crime and public safety in West Hollywood. Allen’s post criticized local officials, including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and California Governor Gavin Newsom, for their reliance on surveillance technology to combat crime. He wrote, “Let’s hope all these flock cameras that @karenbassla @gavinnewsom and everyone thinks will stop crime can find these very dangerous criminals.”
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has urged anyone with information to contact West Hollywood Station detectives at (310) 855-8850. The investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been reported as of the latest updates.