Actor Keegan Allen, best known for playing Toby Cavanaugh in the television series Pretty Little Liars, says he was attacked and robbed by two masked men outside a grocery store in West Hollywood, California.
The incident happened on Thursday night, October 8, outside Laurel Supply, a grocery store and eatery on Santa Monica Boulevard. Allen later shared a video on social media showing his bloodied face as he described what happened. The video also included what appeared to be surveillance footage of the confrontation.
According to reporting by ABC7 Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Times, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department confirmed that deputies responded to a robbery report at approximately 9:05 p.m. in the 8400 block of Santa Monica Boulevard, near Holloway Drive.
What happened outside the store?
Allen said he had been robbed of his watch. In the video he posted, he described being struck in the head and threatened by two men carrying weapons.
The sheriff's department said one suspect pointed a silver handgun at the victim while the other pointed a knife. The suspects demanded the victim's watch and bracelet. Investigators said the victim was then struck in the face with the handgun before the suspects fled in a vehicle.
The surveillance footage shared alongside Allen's account appeared to show two people approaching him in the parking area. The footage showed a confrontation before the men left the scene. The video has drawn attention because it appears to capture part of the incident rather than only showing the aftermath.
Allen was visibly injured in the video, with blood running down his forehead and face. Los Angeles County firefighter-paramedics responded and medically evaluated him at the scene. ABC7 reported that he was not transported to a hospital.
The actor later expressed anger and concern about safety in West Hollywood. His comments have added to the public discussion surrounding the incident, but his personal experience alone does not establish the overall crime rate in the area.
Why the investigation matters
Robberies involving weapons can place victims in danger even when the offenders appear to be targeting property rather than intending to cause serious injury. In this case, authorities say the suspects used a handgun and a knife to demand valuables, and the victim was struck with the firearm.
The incident also highlights how surveillance footage and public appeals may assist investigators. Footage can provide potential evidence about the sequence of events, the clothing worn by suspects and their movements. However, video quality and viewing angles can limit what investigators or members of the public can reliably identify.
The footage released by Allen should not be treated as proof of the identities of the people involved. Authorities have not publicly identified the suspects, and no arrests had been reported in the ABC7 account. The investigation remains a matter for law enforcement.
The case has attracted attention partly because Allen is a familiar face to television audiences. He became widely known for his role in Pretty Little Liars and has also appeared in other television productions. His public profile has helped bring attention to the incident, but the central issue remains the reported armed robbery and the effort to identify those responsible.
What authorities have said
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department confirmed the reported robbery and described the weapons allegedly used. The department's account broadly matched the incident Allen described in his social media video.
Investigators were seeking information that could help them identify the suspects. ABC7 reported that anyone with information about the robbery could contact detectives at the sheriff's West Hollywood station at 310-855-8850.
At the time of the report, authorities had not announced arrests or released detailed suspect descriptions. Those details may change as the investigation develops.
For now, the publicly available information comes from Allen's account, the apparent surveillance footage he shared and statements attributed to law enforcement by established news organizations. Any further claims about the suspects, their identities or their motives should be treated cautiously unless confirmed by investigators.
The case is a reminder that a shocking video can quickly spread online, but verified information remains important. As investigators work to establish what happened and identify those responsible, further updates should be based on confirmed statements or reliable reporting rather than speculation.
Original video and surveillance footage: Keegan Allen's social media post, as reported by ABC7 Los Angeles. Verify reuse rights before uploading or republishing the footage.
ABC7 Los Angeles — Original reporting and sheriff's department information. Los Angeles Times — Independent reporting on the incident and investigation.
