Crime & Safety

Metro Bus Torched, Nike Store Looted As Dodgers Fans Celebrate

Fireworks, street takeovers and other mayhem hit Downtown Los Angeles as Dodgers fans took to the streets to celebrate the championship.

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Fans celebrate on the streets after the Los Angeles Dodgers won against the New York Yankees in the baseball World Series Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, in downtown Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
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Fireworks go off as fans celebrate on the streets after the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees to win the baseball World Series Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
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Fireworks go off as fans celebrate on the streets after the Los Angeles Dodgers won against the New York Yankees in the baseball World Series Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
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Police officers attempt to detain a man as people gather on the streets after the Los Angeles Dodgers won against the New York Yankees in the baseball World Series Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, in Los Angeles (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
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A person covered in blue paint, paints on the streets after the Los Angeles Dodgers won against the New York Yankees in the baseball World Series Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
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A person covered in blue paint runs from a police officer as fans celebrate on streets after the Los Angeles Dodgers won against the New York Yankees in the baseball World Series Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
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A police officer on horseback grabs a Los Angeles Dodgers flag as people gather on the streets after the Los Angeles Dodgers won against the New York Yankees in the baseball World Series Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
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Fans dance while celebrating on the streets after the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees to win the baseball World Series Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
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An LAFD arson investigator inspects a bus that was set on fire at Sunset and Echo Park after people gathered on the streets after the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees to win the baseball World Series early Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
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Fireworks go off as fans celebrate on the streets after the Los Angeles Dodgers won against the New York Yankees in the baseball World Series Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
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Firefighters douse water on a bus that was set on fire at Sunset and Echo Park after people gathered on the streets after the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees to win the baseball World Series early Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

ECHO PARK, CA — Crowds of people who took to the streets to revel in the Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series clinching Game 5 victory over the New York Yankees from downtown Los Angeles to Echo Park, forcing the Los Angeles Police Department to issue several dispersal orders after some businesses were looted and a Metro bus was vandalized and then set ablaze.

The first dispersal order was announced at 10 p.m. Wednesday after large crowds gathered at Sunset Boulevard and Douglas Street near Dodger Stadium.

"We know you want to celebrate the Dodgers World Series win, but please do not head to the downtown LA area," the LAPD posted on social media. "There are many streets closed in the downtown LA area and traffic will be heavily impacted. Please celebrate responsibly."

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The department's Central Division reported a number of businesses near L.A. Live - including at a Nike store - in downtown Los Angeles were looted and police arrested several of the alleged looters.

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A person carries out items from a ransacked Nike store after the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees to win the baseball World Series Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

In addition, the windows of the building in downtown Los Angeles where the Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse is located were tagged with graffiti, including an obscenity related to the Dodgers' World Series victory over the Yankees, according to video from the scene.

At Ninth and Flower streets, another dispersal order was issued due to an unlawful assembly and a hostile crowd that was throwing fireworks and projectiles at police officers, according to the LAPD. A citywide tactical alert was later issued.

Fans celebrate on the streets after the Los Angeles Dodgers won against the New York Yankees in the baseball World Series Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

ABC7 also captured several instances of street takeovers, with cars doing donuts and burnouts.

The vandalism and burning of the Metro bus was reported at 12:50 a.m. Thursday near the intersection of Echo Park Avenue and West Sunset Boulevard, NBC4 reported. The bus was completely destroyed, leaving only the frame.

"Metro is disappointed and angered by the senseless act of vandalism on one of our buses following the Dodgers World Series Win earlier this evening," Metro Communications Director Dave Sotero said in an email to City News Service. "We are thankful that the bus operator and the five passengers were safely evacuated before the bus was set on fire."

Firefighters douse water on a bus that was set on fire at Sunset and Echo Park after people gathered on the streets after the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees to win the baseball World Series early Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

Meanwhile, Mayor Karen Bass offered her congratulations to the Dodgers following their decisive victory.

"Tonight, we showed the world that Los Angeles is made of CHAMPIONS," Bass wrote on X. "Congratulations to the Dodgers on tonight's win. Looking forward to seeing you back in LA!"

A parade is planned for Friday to celebrate the Dodgers' victory.

Bass and other local officials have scheduled a 9 a.m. news conference to discuss support efforts for Friday's parade.

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