While the majority of Florida residents to leave dangerous areas or locked in homes in the hope of saving his own life from the raging hurricane Irma, some of them think about very different things.
Rain, gusty winds, and a tornado warning in Fort Lauderdale did not stop a group of looters. Sunday 9 people went to fish.
They broke the shop window Simon’s Sportswear, located at the intersection of sunrise Boulevard and Powerline road, and invaded inside. Soon the attackers hurriedly left the building with the loot and began to ravage the stores of Footlocker and CashAmerica Pawn Store in the same area.
The actions of the looters got into the field of view of 10 surveillance cameras and a few hours later the police caught the thieves.
«To go to jail over a pair of sneakers — not the best life choice. Stay at home, observe your family and be thankful that they are safe,» tweeted the local police chief Rick Maglione.
#FLPD ARRESTED Looters! 9 individuals were arrested Looting CashAmerica Pawn & Simon’s on W Sunrise Blvd. pic.twitter.com/1pLR66I8TD
— Fort Lauderdale PD (@FLPD411) September 10, 2017
Law enforcement agencies of other localities of Florida immediately responded to the incident and promised to catch the fans of easy money.
The Sheriff of Broward County delivered a video message and assured that he will not allow looting during a hurricane.
Looting during the storm will not be tolerated. Looters will be identified, investigated, and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. pic.twitter.com/EXBo16gv55
— Broward Sheriff (@browardsheriff) September 10, 2017
«Looters will be identified and prosecuted to the full», — he assured.
A similar statement was made in the police Department Pembroke pines.
«Looters in Pembroke pines will meet our staff. Make a wise choice — stay at home» — such record has appeared on the official website of the Department.
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
