Keegan Allen, the actor best known for playing Toby on Pretty Little Liars, was robbed at gunpoint and knifepoint outside Lauren Supply in West Hollywood on Thursday night. According to the LASD, deputies responded to a robbery call on Santa Monica Blvd just after 9 p.m. Two masked men struck Allen in the head with a gun, demanded his watch and bracelet, then fled with only the watch. He received stitches above his left eyebrow and was treated at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
Allen didn’t stay quiet about it. He shared security footage of the ambush and video of his bloodied face on Instagram, along with a caption that stopped people cold:“God said no tonight. My life for a watch.”On Sunday, he posted a follow-up letting fans know he’s recovering and thanking God, law enforcement, and the medical team who cared for him.
The attack is raising bigger questions about safety in Los Angeles, especially as watch-targeted robberies continue to make headlines. If a recognizable actor can be ambushed outside a high-end grocery store, it’s a reminder for everyone to stay aware. Have you changed how you move around your city at night? Let us know in the comments.
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