Looters smash their way into stores in New York

Police said numerous stores were hit and arrests made in the hundreds in Manhattan

Published: June 02, 2020 12:13 Compiled by Christian Borbon, Digital Content Editor and with inputs from Agencies

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The authorities in New York City have imposed a curfew and ramped up police presence after violence and looting incidents were reported across the city amid widespread protests triggered by the custodial killing of African-American George Floyd. Image Credit: AFP

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People run out of stores on Broadway with merchandise during a night of protests and vandalism over the death of George Floyd in New York City. Image Credit: AFP

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People were seen breaking into stores and running way with merchandise from the shops. Image Credit: Reuters

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An Urban Outfitters store was looted by some protesters after they participated in a march against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd. Image Credit: REUTERS

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People loot a store in New York during demonstrations over the death of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. Image Credit: AFP

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A person takes a picture of a broken store front in New York. Image Credit: AP

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Police officers secure a store with a broken window in New York. Image Credit: AP

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People loot a Balenciaga store in New York. Image Credit: Reuters

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People loot a store during demonstrations in New York. Image Credit: AFP

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People loot a Best Buy electronics store in New York. Image Credit: AFP

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People running with stolen merchandise from a NY Yankee store in New York. Image Credit: AFP

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People run out of stores on Broadway with merchandise during a night of protests and vandalism over the death of George Floyd in New York City. Image Credit: AFP

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People carry merchandise out of a store that was broken into in New York, Image Credit: AP

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An emptied mobile shop is seen in Lower Manhattan. Image Credit: AFP

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People break into an ATM during a rally in New York. Image Credit: Reuters

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A view shows a looted store in New York. Image Credit: REUTERS

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