Pretty Little Liars Star Keegan Allen Robbed and Pistol-Whipped in West Hollywood

Actor Keegan Allen was bloodied and robbed of his watch outside a West Hollywood grocery store on October 8, 2026, when two masked assailants confronted him with a firearm and a knife. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirmed it is investigating the violent incident, which left the “Pretty Little Liars” star with a forehead laceration after he was pistol-whipped during the Santa Monica Boulevard confrontation.

Keegan Allen Ambushed Outside Laurel Supply on Santa Monica Boulevard

The confrontation took place at approximately 9:05 p.m. outside Laurel Supply, a luxury grocery store located in the 8400 block of Santa Monica Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office. Two men dressed in all black approached Allen while he was loading groceries into his vehicle. One suspect shoved a silver handgun in the actor’s face while the other brandished a knife, demanding his watch and bracelet. The gunman then struck Allen in the face with the pistol, causing a bleed before snatching his watch and fleeing with his accomplice in a vehicle.

Surveillance Footage Captures Masked Attackers in West Hollywood

Surveillance camera footage from the scene shows the two masked men cornering Allen near the rear passenger side of an open pickup truck. Citizens monitoring local alerts via the Citizen app reported that the stolen item was a Rolex. First responders from the Los Angeles County Fire Department arrived at the location and medically evaluated Allen at the scene, though they did not transport him to a hospital, the sheriff’s office stated.

Allen Criticizes Surveillance Infrastructure After Attack

Allen shared a graphic video on Instagram shortly after the attack, showing blood streaking down the left side of his face and onto his clothes as he walked around the parking lot. In the caption, the actor wrote that the attackers threatened to kill him over his watch. The incident sparked a public debate over local crime and surveillance infrastructure, with Allen directing criticism toward California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass regarding the deployment of Flock Safety license plate cameras. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ office issued a statement to Fox News Digital calling the armed robbery egregious and confirming that the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is leading the active investigation.

Investigation into Armed Robbery Suspects

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is handling the case, urging anyone with information about the suspects to contact the agency’s West Hollywood station. Singer Gavin DeGraw and West Hollywood city council candidate Kyle Brazeal responded to Allen’s post with supportive and condemning messages. Detectives ask that community members reach out directly to the West Hollywood station detectives at 310-855-8850 with any tips regarding the vehicle or the two fleeing suspects.

Robbed at gunpoint and knifepoint by two young men that threatened to KILL me over my watch and would have! God said no tonight. My life for a watch.

Keegan Allen