Keegan Allen robbed at gunpoint in terrifying LA attack

Published: 03:29 EDT, 10 October 2026 | Updated: 03:29 EDT, 10 October 2026

Pretty Little Liars actor Keegan Allen has revealed that he was robbed at gunpoint in a brutal attack in West Hollywood on Thursday evening in a disturbing video.

The actor, 37, who is best known for playing Toby Cavanaugh on the series, shared a video showing blood gushing down the side of his head after the assault, which saw thieves allegedly steal his watch after striking him numerous times.

He captioned the video: ‘West Hollywood is not safe anymore.’

Scary attack: Actor Keegan Allen has revealed he was robbed at gunpoint in a brutal attack in West Hollywood on Thursday

Allen continued: ‘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.

‘Will update more soon. Let’s hope all these flock cameras that @karenbassla @gavinnewsom and everyone thinks will stop crime can find these very dangerous criminals. God bless.’

In the video, Allen says: ‘I was just robbed outside of Laurel Supply, two dudes pointed a gun at me and a knife, call the police.’

Surveillance footage, which appeared to have been taken from a parking lot, showed two suspects approaching Allen as he opened his car door.

They are seen pointing weapons at him, before hitting him in the head several times.

Surveillance footage: The actor was opening his car door when two men pointed the weapons at him

A spokesman for the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Department confirmed to The Daily Mail that the attack occurred on Santa Monica Boulevard at approximately 9.05pm.

The statement read: ‘Upon arrival, deputies contacted a male adult, who stated he was approached by two male adults dressed in black clothing.

‘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 suspects obtained the victim’s watch and fled the scene in an unknown vehicle.

‘The victim sustained a laceration to his forehead. Los Angeles County Fire responded to the location and medically evaluated the victim; however, he was not transported to hospital.

‘Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact West Hollywood Station Detectives at 310-855-8850.’

Allen later told fans in his Instagram comment section that he did go to hospital and was ‘def concussed.’

Brutal attack: Allen had blood running down the side of his face and neck in the video

On screen: Allen is best known as the love interest of Spencer Hastings on the mystery series Pretty Little Liars from 2010-2017; pictured with Sasha Pieterse and Tyler Blackburn

Allen added in the comment section: ‘weho is so unsafe’ and described the area as a ‘hell hole.’

The actor is best known as the love interest of Spencer Hastings, played by Troian Bellisario, on the mystery series Pretty Little Liars from 2010-2017.

He has since starred on crime drama series Walker and appeared in an episode of police procedural, The Rookie, this year.

The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for Allen for comment.