A group of juveniles flooded a Sacramento convenience store on March 19, damaging property and throwing merchandise while a single employee attempted to manage the situation, according to police and surveillance footage.

The incident occurred at a Chevron station located in the 8000 block of Folsom Boulevard.

The Sacramento Police Department said officers received a call that night reporting approximately 25 to 30 juveniles involved in a disturbance at the location.

The caller indicated at the time that they did not expect to be contacted by officers.

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Days later, on March 23, the business reported that items had been stolen during the incident. A patrol officer responded and took a robbery report.

Police said the case remains in the early stages of investigation.

Surveillance video obtained by FOX 40 shows the situation escalating quickly as a small group grew into dozens of teens rushing into the store.

The footage shows individuals knocking items off shelves and throwing snacks and drinks throughout the aisles.

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Store manager Shailesh Chand said the employee working at the time was the only staff member present and was left to deal with the situation alone.

"They feel that they can just walk in any store and pick up things and throw things and do whatever they can do and run away," Chand told FOX 40.

Chand said the employee was shaken as the incident unfolded and struggled to keep control as the group moved through the store.

Video shows chips, candy, and beverages being thrown through the air, with merchandise scattered across the floor and shelves left in disarray.

Chand described the behavior as escalating beyond typical theft.

"The crowd was trying to throw candies at him," Chand said.

Chand told FOX 40 that incidents of this nature have become more frequent at the location.

He said the store has experienced repeated disruptions in recent months, including damage to the front door that has required multiple repairs or replacements.

"People who do all these things, they tend to be hostile, also aggressive," he said.

Chand said he hopes those involved in the incident will be identified and held accountable.

He urged anyone who recognizes individuals seen in the surveillance video to come forward with information.

"With the current fluctuations of gas price, it’s kind of hard to survive in this business," Chand told FOX 40.

"We are suffering loss already."

The Sacramento Police Department said the group involved in the incident may be connected to other disturbances reported the same night.

Officers did not initially respond to the Chevron location because a formal report had not been filed at the time of the call.

Police confirmed the investigation remains ongoing.

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