CoolKicks LA
Sneaker Retailer Proprietor Arrested
… After LAPD Raid
Revealed
The proprietor of CoolKicks LA — the celeb-loved sneaker store — was arrested on a felony cost after he was caught up in an LAPD raid that was allegedly captured on a livestream.
Regulation enforcement tells TMZ Sports activities … Adeel Shams, 33, was arrested round 4:45 PM on Thursday in Santa Monica and was booked on a felony cost of “Receiving Known Stolen Property over $950.00.”
Shams is scheduled to look at Los Angeles Superior Court docket on October 23. No additional data was supplied at the moment.
The start of the raid was apparently caught on Shams’ stream on the Whatnot app — he was auctioning off objects earlier than abruptly saying, “What the f*** was that?”
Shams then questioned whether or not he was the goal of a “swatting” prank earlier than shutting off the stream.
An alleged picture of the raid can also be circulating on social media.
CoolKicks was raided yesterday by the LAPD Industrial Crimes Unit whereas proprietor Adeel Shams was streaming dwell on Whatnot😳 pic.twitter.com/SoiCE9jbi7
— Soleloco (@soleloco) October 3, 2025
@soleloco
CoolKicks is extensively thought-about probably the most well-liked resellers for sneakers, rivaling main gamers like GOAT, StockX and Flight Membership.
Its location is often known as a scorching spot for a number of the greatest movie star friends, together with Chris Brown, Travis Kelce and IShowSpeed.
We reached out to CoolKicks for remark … however no response.
