Keegan Allen, an actor widely recognized for his role as Toby Cavanaugh in the television series Pretty Little Liars, has reported being the victim of a gunpoint robbery. Allen shared a video on Instagram on the night of October 8, appearing breathless and visibly injured with blood on his face.
In the video, Allen stated, "I was just robbed of my watch outside of Laurel Supply." He described being accosted by two individuals who threatened him with a gun and a knife. According to Allen, the assailants, who were wearing masks, struck him in the head before taking his watch. The incident was partially captured by a nearby security camera, which reportedly showed two masked men approaching Allen and one striking him after he handed over his watch.
Following the event, Allen posted a message on Instagram urging political leaders to address public safety concerns. He expressed that "West Hollywood is not safe anymore" and questioned the efficacy of surveillance cameras in deterring crime, suggesting that his life was put at risk for a watch. He indicated that further updates would follow and hoped that authorities could apprehend the perpetrators.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department confirmed the attack, stating that "One suspect pointed a silver handgun at the victim while the other pointed a knife and demanded the victim's watch and bracelet. Shortly after, the victim was struck in the face with the handgun." The crime occurred at Laurel Supply, a market located on Santa Monica Boulevard. As of the report, no arrests have been made, and authorities are requesting that anyone with information contact the West Hollywood station.
Allen's video gained significant attention online, accumulating over 135,000 likes. Many fans offered their support and urged him to seek medical attention, while some initially mistook his injuries for special effects makeup for a role. Allen is also known for his work on The CW's Walker and a recent appearance in The Rookie.