As Los Angeles is devastated by several fires burning in the city, county, and surrounding region, with seven people confirmed dead, at least 20 people have been arrested for burglary, looting, and other property crimes.
At a press conference on Thursday morning, city officials gave stern warnings to those engaging in such activity.
“We’ve all seen individuals who are targeting vulnerable communities by burglarizing and looting homes,” said Chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Catherine Barger. “This is simply unacceptable.”
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said that there are more than 400 sheriff’s department personnel actively deployed to the fires, in addition to the normal staffing for patrols throughout the county….