In a remarkable turn of events, several parents in Los Angeles have come forward to turn in their teenage children to the police after recognizing them in security footage from a series of flash mob robberies at 7-Eleven stores. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is investigating a pattern of thefts involving groups of youths, some reportedly riding bicycles, who orchestrated coordinated attacks on these convenience stores. Following the release of video footage depicting the incidents, many parents felt compelled to act. The LAPD has increased patrols in the affected areas and is seeking public assistance to identify additional suspects involved in these alarming crimes.