CoolKicks LA
Sneaker Retailer Proprietor Arrested
… After LAPD Raid
Revealed October 3, 2025 2:12 PM PDT
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 Recognized Stolen Property over $950.00.”
Shams is scheduled to look at Los Angeles Superior Court docket on October 23. No additional info was supplied right now.
The start of the raid was apparently caught on Shams’ stream on the Whatnot app — he was auctioning off gadgets 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 be circulating on social media.
CoolKicks is extensively thought-about one of the vital fashionable resellers for sneakers, rivaling main gamers like GOAT, StockX and Flight Membership.
Its location is also referred to as a sizzling spot for a few of the greatest superstar friends, together with Chris Brown, Travis Kelce and IShowSpeed.
We reached out to CoolKicks for remark … however no response.
