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Incidents on Wednesday night and Thursday morning, Sept. 28 included:
- A burglary at Nat's Beauty Supply Store on the 6800 block of Frankford Avenue in Mayfair. Nine people broke the front door, stole several items, and fled in a red Hyundai Sonata and a white Acura, police said.
- A burglary at Fine Wines and Good Spirits on the 6500 block of Roosevelt Boulevard. Three people were arrested and their vehicle was towed.
- A burglary at another Fine Wines and Good Spirits on the 700 block of Adams Avenue. Two people were arrested.
- A burglary at the Fedi Way Sneaker Store on the 6500 block of Torresdale Avenue. One person was caught trying to pry open the door with a crowbar and was arrested, police said.
On Wednesday evening around 4 p.m., interim PPD Commissioner John Stanford said 52 people including two minors had been arrested on looting-related charges. The total number of arrests as of Thursday is unclear.
Philadelphia Instagram influencer Dayjia Blackwell, 21, was charged with burglary, trespassing, conspiracy, rioting, and related counts after authorities said she posted videos of herself taking part in the Tuesday night looting.
Blackwell, whom followers on the platform have called "Meatball," was released from custody on Wednesday after posting 10 percent of $25,000 bail, according to court records.
The string of looting incidents began hours after a municipal judge dismissed all charges against PPD Officer Mark Dial for fatally shooting 27-year-old Eddie Irizarry during a traffic stop in August.
Interim police Commissioner John Stanford called the looters "criminal opportunists (who took) advantage of a situation" and said the incidents "had nothing to do with the protest" that took place near City Hall the same night.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has said his office will seek to reinstate the charges against Dial.
Meanwhile, all city liquor stores remain closed as state officials assess the damage.
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