Hurricane Looters Arrested After News Crew Catches Them On Video
I sure hope the police are already out there preparing to make a host of arrests in South Florida, because the vermin who used a tragedy as a cover for their crimes deserve the harshest penalties we can throw at them.
As Hurricane Irma was busy ravaging the Sunshine State on Sunday, criminals were also busy planning their attacks on the innocent victims left helpless by the storm.
Even with police warnings, the dregs of society made their way out into the streets in an effort to get some free stuff from mostly undefended stores.
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Any looters who come to Pembroke Pines will be greeted by our officers. Choose wisely and stay home. https://t.co/9ETgZKgYla
— Pembroke Pines PD (@PPinesPD) September 10, 2017
ATTENTION LOOTERS; Every incident will be investigated. Evidence collected will be used to pursue charges after the fact. #HurrcaneIrma
— Broward Sheriff (@browardsheriff) September 10, 2017
Early in the day, WPLG 10 in Fort Lauderdale was shooting video when much to their surprise they happened to capture looters in the act of robbing local businesses. The civic-minded reporters did the right thing and notified the local police, showing them the video they’d shot.
Fort Lauderdale police arrested 9 people caught by Local 10 cameras looting Fort Lauderdale business despite the dangerous winds and heavy rain from Hurricane Irma
Local 10 cameras caught a group breaking into the Simon’s Sportswear on Sunrise Blvd. and Powerline Road.
The group of about 8-9 people broke through the front window and were seen walking in and then walking out with stolen items.
The group then began looting a Footlocker and CashAmerica Pawn Store in the same area.
Hours later, the Fort Lauderdale Police Department tweeted that they had caught the criminals.
“Going to prison over a pair of sneakers is a fairly bad life choice,” said Fort Lauderdale police chief Rick Maglione. “Stay home and look after your loved once and be thankful they are all safe.”
Sadly, that wasn’t the end of the looting… but ironically another news station’s cameras were on-hand to record the criminal activity, and there’s no doubt that these criminals will also soon be receiving visits from the local PD.
Cameras from WSVN 7 also caught some ugly behavior as hordes of criminals looted a local Foot Locker and a Metro PCS store.
DESPICABLE – 7News cameras caught a group of suspected looters ransacking a Miami Foot Locker store, loading dozens of sneakers into multiple getaway vehicles as police arrived on the scene.
Posted by WSVN-TV on Sunday, September 10, 2017
LOOTING PATROL – 7News captured more people stealing from at a Midtown Foot Locker – and yes, we got their license plates to give to police.
Posted by WSVN-TV on Sunday, September 10, 2017
Thus far, police have caught up with 28 looters/thieves who tried to take advantage of the chaos surrounding Hurricane Irma’s effects on Miami-Dade County. More arrests are likely still to come.
28 arrests so far for burglary/looting. Our officers remain on patrol and the curfew is in effect until 7am. #HurricaneIrma
— Miami-Dade Police (@MiamiDadePD) September 11, 2017
Check out this last tweet posted by the Miami PD warning other looters to refrain from their activities…
Thinking about looting? Ask these guys how that turned out. #stayindoors pic.twitter.com/7m42B0KFr4
— Miami PD (@MiamiPD) September 11, 2017
Article posted with permission from Constitution.com. Article by Onan Coca.